SOLUTION: A tree casts a shadow which is 3m long. Another tree standing next to it, estimated to be 3 metres taller, casts a shadow which is 3.6 m long. Determine the height of the shorter t

Question 1006477: A tree casts a shadow which is 3m long. Another tree standing next to it, estimated to be 3 metres taller, casts a shadow which is 3.6 m long. Determine the height of the shorter tree.
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Compare ratio of the legs of the triangles. Similar Triangles! Form the proportion and solve.

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A tree casts a shadow which is 3m long. Another tree standing next to it, estimated to be 3 metres taller, casts a shadow which is 3.6 m long. Determine the height of the shorter tree.

Height of shorter tree: m
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