The Challenge:

Mr. Mark, one of Welleby's custodians must clear a jammed pully system at the top of the school's flag pole. Due to the jam, we are not able to raise and lower our flags. Because Mr. Mark doesn't know how high the pully at the very top of the pole is, he's not sure if the ladders that the school has will reach. How could he determine the height of the pole?

The Solution:

Should you decide to ponder the problem and accept the challenge, communicate your solution to Mister Goodmath at "rooneym@mistergoodmath.org". Great solutions will be featured on T.V. during WAVE morning announcements.
 
 

The Hint:

Consider the Florida sun and what it casts.