A pole casts a 5-foot shadow, and at the same time a 6-foot tall man casts a 2-foot shadow. How tall is the pole?
A)20 feet
B)18 feet
C)15 feet
D)12 feet

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The height of the pole and the man, as well as the lengths of their shadows, are proportional. The ratio for the man is 6 feet (height) to 2 feet (shadow), which simplifies to 3:1. Applying this ratio to the pole, with a 5-foot shadow, means the pole's height is 3 times 5 feet, or 15 feet tall.

A Pole Casts a 5-Foot Shadow, and at the Same