Question

A building across the street casts a shadow that is 24 feet long.
Matt is 6 feet tall and casts a shadow that is 4 feet long.
The two triangles formed are similar because the angle to the sun is the same.

What is the height of the building?

Answer 1

Answer:

The building is 36 feet tall.

Step-by-step explanation:

x/6 = 24/4

4x=144

4x/4 = 144/4

x=36