You and a friend want to know how much rope you need to climb a large rock. Your friend is 5.5 feet tall and casts a shadow that is 18 feet long. If the rock casts a shadow that is 209.5 feet long, calculate the height of the rock from the ground. Round your answer to the nearest foot. (Hint: make a drawing) a. 64 ft b. 18 ft c. 210 ft d. 219 ft
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