Consider a person standing 12 feet from a light pole. The individual notices that the light casts a shadow of his body that is 5 feet long. If the individual is 8 feet tall, how tall is the light pole? a/ Create a diagram and label the known and unknown quantities. b/ Determine the height of the light pole and justify your solution. Include units.

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Consider a person standing 12 feet from a light pole. The individual notices that the light casts a shadow of his body that is 5 feet long. If the individual is 8 feet tall, how tall is the light pole?

a/ Create a diagram and label the known and unknown quantities.

b/ Determine the height of the light pole and justify your solution. Include units.

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