Problema Solution

An object 4.5 feet tall casts a shadow that is 13.5 feet long. How long in feet would the shadow be for an object which is 13.8 feet tall?

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let 'x' represents the length of the shadow of the object that is 13.8 ft tall


4.5 : 13.5 = 13.8 : x


by solving we find:


x = 41.4 ft


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the shadow of an object which is 13.8 ft tall will be 41.4 ft long.