SOLUTION: If a tree is 16 ft. tall and the tree next to it casts a shadow of 20 ft. , what is the height of the second tree?

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Question 106174: If a tree is 16 ft. tall and the tree next to it casts a shadow of 20 ft. , what is the height of the second tree?
Answer by stanbon(48558) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the length of the shadow of the 1st tree?
Cheers,
Stan H.