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28 March, 12:41

Karli's shadow is 60inches long. A nearby fire hydrant cast a shadow 40inches Long. If Kali is 48 inches tAll what is the height of the fire hydrant

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  1. 28 March, 13:07
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    This question involves ratios. You will use them as fractions.

    60:40

    48:x

    You will need to solve for x, so make fractions.

    60/48 = 40/x

    Now you'll cross multiply:

    1920 = 60x

    Divide both sides by 60.

    1920/60 = 32.

    The fire hydrant is 32 inches tall.
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