SOLUTION: a tree casts a shadow 18m long. at the same time, the shadow cast by a 51-cm tall statue is 56 cm long. find the height of the tree
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Question 958495: a tree casts a shadow 18m long. at the same time, the shadow cast by a 51-cm tall statue is 56 cm long. find the height of the tree
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=height of tree
Cross multiply.
Divide each side by 56 cm.
ANSWER: The tree was 16.4 meters high.
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