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31 January, 03:34

A Ferris wheel is 136 feet tall. It casts a 34-foot shadow.

What is the height, in feet, of a nearby man that casts a shadow of 1.5 feet?

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  1. 31 January, 05:39
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    6 feet

    Step-by-step explanation:

    This problem involves using ratios to compare side lengths in similar triangles.

    136/34=x/1.5

    136/34*1.5=x/1.5*1.5

    136/34*1.5=x

    x=6

    The man is 6 feet tall
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