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13 August, 02:26

You are 6 feet tall and cast an 8-foot shadow. A lamppost nearby casts a shadow that is 13.5 feet. Which equation can you use to solve for the height (h) of the lamppost?

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  1. 13 August, 05:07
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    6/8 = x/13.5 You cross multiply. So X*8 = 8X and 6*13.5 = 81. 8X = 81 You divide both sides by 8 and your answer is x=10.125 feet
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