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22 May, 15:27

The lighthouse on the beach casts a shadow that is 48 feet long. Your friend is 5.5 feet tall and casts a shadow that is 2.2 feet long. What is the height of the lighthouse?

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  1. 22 May, 16:54
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    Let H = height of the lighthouse

    5.5/2.2 = H/48

    5/2 = H/48

    H = 5*48/2 = 120 feet
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