Problema Solution

An object 4.5 feet tall casts shadow that is 13.5 feet long. How long in feet would the shadow be for an object which is 16.8 feet? tall

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let 'x' represent the length of the shadow of 16.8 ft tall object


4.5 : 13.5 = 16.8 : x


by solving we find


x = 50.4 ft


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the shadow of the 16.8 ft object will be 50.4 ft long.