SOLUTION: A tree is standing next to a 40-foot high building. The tree has an 18-foot shadow, while the building has a 16-foot shadow. How tall is the tree, rounded to the nearest foot?

Question 428606: A tree is standing next to a 40-foot high building. The tree has an 18-foot shadow, while the building has a 16-foot shadow. How tall is the tree, rounded to the nearest foot?

Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

is to 40 as 18 is to 16:

Cross-multiply and then solve the resulting linear equation for

, rounding as required.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it