SOLUTION: A tree casts a shadow 39m long. At the same time, the shadow cast by a 70cm tall statue is 85 cm long. Find the height of the tree.
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Question 186404: A tree casts a shadow 39m long. At the same time, the shadow cast by a 70cm tall statue is 85 cm long. Find the height of the tree.
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
70/85=x/39
85x=70*39
85x=2,730
x=2,730/85
x=32.118 m. is the height of the tree.
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