SOLUTION: A tree stands 24 ft with an 8ft shadow. A tree next to it stands 72 ft. whats it shadow?? i came up with 24 ft but I'm not so sure I am right. please help! as always its greatly ap
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Question 437717: A tree stands 24 ft with an 8ft shadow. A tree next to it stands 72 ft. whats it shadow?? i came up with 24 ft but I'm not so sure I am right. please help! as always its greatly appreciated (:
Answer by Gogonati(855) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Writing the proportions of similar triangles we have:
Let x ft the shadow of the next tree.
, solving this equation: =>
ft.
Answer:The shadow of the next tree is 24 ft.
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