Question

If a 12 meter tall airplane hangar casts a 18 meter shadow at the same time parked jet casts a 6 meter shadow, how tall is the jet?

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is 5 meters tall is the measurement of a parked jet.

Step-by-step explanation:

 12 meters tall airplane

 18 meter shadow of airplane

 6 meter shadow of jet

Find the measurement of the jet (y)

Solution

6y = 12 + 18                         30

-----    ---------    ---->     y   = -------    ----------->  y= 5

6           6                              6