SOLUTION: [ Use similar triangles to answer the following questions. A tree casts a shadow 6 ft long. At the same time a vertical rod 4 ft high casts a shadow that is 3 ft long. How tall is

Question 819790: [ Use similar triangles to answer the following questions.
A tree casts a shadow 6 ft long. At the same time a vertical rod 4 ft high casts a shadow that is 3 ft long. How tall is the tree? ]

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
h/6 = 4/3
h = 6(4/3)
h = 2(4)
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h = 8 ft
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