Solve the Problem. -A Flagpole Casts a Shadow of 25 Ft. Nearby, a Ft

question 65

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A flagpole casts a shadow of 25 ft. Nearby, a 9-ft tree casts a shadow of 3 ft. What is the height of the flag pole?

• A) 675 ft
• B) 1.1 ft
• C) 8.3 ft
• D) 75 ft

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