For Exercises 69 and 70, (a) draw a sketch consisting of two right triangles depicting

Chapter 2, Problem 70

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For Exercises 69 and 70, (a) draw a sketch consisting of two right triangles depicting the situation described, and (b) solve the problem. (Source: Guinness World Records.)One of the tallest candles ever constructed was exhibited at the 1897 Stockholm Exhibition.If it cast a shadow 5 ft long at the same time a vertical pole 32 ft high cast a shadow 2 ftlong, how tall was the candle?

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