SOLUTION: Could someone out there help me solve this problem? A tree casts a shodow that measures 5 m. At the same time, a meter stick casts a shodow that is 0.4 m long. How tall is t

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A tree casts a shodow that measures 5 m. At the same time, a meter stick casts a shodow that is 0.4 m long. How tall is the tree?
Thank you,
Sher

Answer by Nate(3500)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



The tree is 12.5 meters high.

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