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3 November, 10:10

A 60-foot monument casts a 25-foot shadow. How long is the shadow of a 4.5-foot-tall person

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  1. 3 November, 12:57
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    1.875 feet

    Step-by-step explanation:

    The length of the shadow is proportional to the height.

    25 / 60 = x / 4.5

    Cross multiply and solve:

    60x = (25) (4.5)

    60x = 112.5

    x = 1.875

    The shadow is 1.875 feet long.
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