SOLUTION: At a particular time, the ratio of the height of an object that is perpendicular to the ground to the length of its shadow is the same for all objects. If a 30-ft three casts a s

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Question 363934: At a particular time, the ratio of the height of an object that is perpendicular to the ground to the length of its shadow is the same for all objects.
If a 30-ft three casts a shadow of 12 ft, how tall is the tree that casts a shadow of 14 ft?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/14=30/12
x=35'