6: 11 and 42: 88 was the equivalent ratio

False

Note what is being multiplied to both numerator and denominator.

6 is multiplied by 7 to get 42, and 11 is multiplied by 8 to get 88

Note that in a ratio, however, you have to multiply (or divide, however you want to look at it) the same amount to both numerator and denominator.

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answer:  

step-by-step explanation:

here x represents the height of the pole,

and, the height of the shadow of the pole is 12 feet.

also, the angle of elevation from the top of the pole is 40°,

therefore,

by the low of sine,

which is the required equation for finding the value of x,