A vertical 5-foot pole casts a shadow that is 5 feet long.How long a shadow will a vertical 9-foot pole cast at the same time?
A) 9.00 feet
B) 9.59 feet
C) 9.000 feet
D) 9.86 feet

Question

A vertical 5-foot pole casts a shadow that is 5 feet long.How long a shadow will a vertical 9-foot pole cast at the same time? ​
A) 9.00 feet
B) 9.59 feet
C) 9.000 feet
D) 9.86 feet

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The length of the shadow is directly proportional to the height of the object casting it. Since the 5-foot pole casts a 5-foot shadow, a 9-foot pole will cast a 9-foot shadow under the same conditions.

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