SOLUTION: A tree casts a shadow that measures 5 m. At the same time, a meter stick casts a shadow that is 0.4 m long. How tall is the tree?

Question 56852: A tree casts a shadow that measures 5 m. At the same time, a meter stick casts a
shadow that is 0.4 m long. How tall is the tree?
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A tree casts a shadow that measures 5 m. At the same time, a meter stick casts a
shadow that is 0.4 m long. How tall is the tree?
Let the measure of the tree=x
The measure of the meter stick=1m
Shadow of the tree=5m
shadow of the meter stick=.4m
These are similar triangles, so the ratio of height/shadow of the tree=ratio of height/shadow of the meter stick.

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