Solve the problem.
-An electric pole 15 ft high casts a shadow that is 7.5 ft long. What is the length of the shadow of a 22-ft pole?

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The length of the shadow can be found using similar triangles. The ratio of the height of the pole to the length of its shadow should be the same for both poles. So, for the first pole, 15 ft / 7.5 ft = 2. For the second pole, 22 ft / x ft = 2, solving for x gives x = 11 ft.

Solve the Problem. -An Electric Pole 15 Ft High Casts a Shadow That