Homework Help: math

Posted by veronica on Monday, January 21, 2013 at 1:33pm.

A 6ft man stands next to a 100ft. tall building. the man's shadow is 8ft. long. How long is the building's shadow?

math - Ms. Sue, Monday, January 21, 2013 at 1:39pm
6/8 = 100/x

Cross multiply and solve for x.
math - veronica, Monday, January 21, 2013 at 1:48pm
133ft.
math - Ms. Sue, Monday, January 21, 2013 at 2:21pm
Yes -- or 133.33 feet

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