SOLUTION: A student who is 4 feet tall casts a shadow that is 5 feet long. If a tree casts a shadow that is 65 feet long, how tall is the tree? I have no clue how to perform this problem.

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Question 208151: A student who is 4 feet tall casts a shadow that is 5 feet long. If a tree casts a shadow that is 65 feet long, how tall is the tree?
I have no clue how to perform this problem...Can someone please help?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4/5:x/65
5x=260
x=52 ft tall