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The Sun hits a 30 foot flagpole at a 60° angle and casts an unobstructed 52 foot shadow. If a building is built 32 feet away, what height will the shadow strike the side of the building? (round to nearest tenth)

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Terrance

  1. The angle does not really matter. Using similar triangles,

    h/20 = 30/52

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    Steve

  2. 11

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    j

  4. 11.5

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    Lynn

  5. Lynn is correct

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    charmander

  6. 89

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    jai

  8. i dont know

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    cx

  9. 11.5

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    januka magar

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