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Answer:
38 2/3 feet
Step-by-step explanation:
In shadow problems, the usual assumption is that object height and shadow length are proportional.
height/length = b/16 = 5.8/2.4 . . . . . for building height b
b = 16(5.8/2.4) = 38 2/3
The building is 38 2/3 feet tall.
