SOLUTION: A tree casts a shadow 16m long. At the same time, the shadow cast by a 56cm tall stature is 76cm long. Find the height of the tree. round results to the nearest unit.

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Question 178450: A tree casts a shadow 16m long. At the same time, the shadow cast by a 56cm tall stature is 76cm long. Find the height of the tree. round results to the nearest unit.
Answer by Mathtut(3670)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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76x=89600
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treecm or 11.79 meters in height

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