A tree is 12 feet tall and casts a shadow 9 feet long. A building nearby casts a shadow that measures 24 feet. How tall is the building?
(Hint: Draw a picture and Set up a proportion)

Respuesta :

The building height is 32 feet.

Let us consider that building height is x feet.

From attached diagram shown below,

Two triangles are formed.

Apply law of similarity of triangles.

Corresponding sides are in equal proportion.

                  [tex]\frac{x}{24}=\frac{12}{9} \\\\9x=12*24\\\\x=\frac{12*24}{9}=32 feet[/tex]

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