SOLUTION: A tree 24 feet tall cast a shadow 12 feet long. Ronnie is 6 feet tall. How long is Ronnies shadow?
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Question 757288: A tree 24 feet tall cast a shadow 12 feet long. Ronnie is 6 feet tall. How long is Ronnies shadow?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This is a similar triangle question.
You have to use the ratio of the two similar sides
The tree/ Ronnie = The tree's shadow/ Ronnie's shadow
24/6 = 12/x
Cross multiply
24x = 72
Divide both sides by 24
x = 3
Therefore Ronnie's shadow will be 3 feet long.
Hope this helps.
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