Problema Solution

An object 6.6 feet tall casts a shadow that is 19.8 feet long. How long in feet would the shadow be for an object which is 18.6 feet tall?

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let l = the length of the shadow for an object 18.6 ft


6.6 : 19.8 = 18.6 : l


by solving we find


l = 55.8 ft


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the shadow would be 55.8 feet long.