SOLUTION: A 10 ft. tree casts a 14 ft. shadow. If a building casts a 280 ft. shadow, how tall is the building

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Question 305381: A 10 ft. tree casts a 14 ft. shadow. If a building casts a 280 ft. shadow, how tall is the building
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Set up a ratio.
10 is to 14 as x is to 280.
10%2F14=x%2F280
x=%28280%2A10%29%2F14
x=2800%2F14
x=200
The building is 200' tall.