SOLUTION: 1. A student who is 5' 6" cast a 4' shadow. How many feet tall is a nearby tree which cast a 24' shadow?

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Question 630509: 1. A student who is 5' 6" cast a 4' shadow. How many feet tall is a nearby tree which cast a 24' shadow?
Answer by ewatrrr(10682) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

A student who is 5' 6" (5.5') cast a 4' shadow

How many highlight%28x%29feet tall is a nearby tree which cast a 24' shadow?

 5.6%2F4+=+x%2F24    Cross Multiply to Solve for x