Answer:
The adults shadow is 4.8 ft
Step-by-step explanation:
We can use ratio's to solve this problem
12 ft hoop 6ft adult
-------------- = -----------------
9.6 ft shadow x ft shadow
Using cross products
12 * x = 9.6 * 6
12x = 57.6
Divide each side by 12
12x/12 = 57.6 /12
x = 4.8 ft
