A Vertical 5-Foot Pole Casts a Shadow That Is 5

question 32

Multiple Choice

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

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