Question

The world's tallest man cast a
shadow that was 535 inches long. A woman stood next to him. She was 5 feet 4 inches tall and cast a shadow that was 320 inches long. How tall was the world's tallest man in feet and inches?

Answer 1

Answer:

8 ft 11 in

Step-by-step explanation:

It's a matter of proportions.

Let's call them A and B. Now, let's make an equation.

$\frac{535}{a} = \frac{320}{64} = 5$

Now that we know that...

$A = \frac{535}{5} = 107 in = 8 ft 11 in$

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:6 feet and 6 inches