SOLUTION: Could someone out there help me solve this problem? A tree casts a shodow that measures 5 m. At the same time, a meter stick casts a shodow that is 0.4 m long. How tall is t

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Question 41445: Could someone out there help me solve this problem?
A tree casts a shodow that measures 5 m. At the same time, a meter stick casts a shodow that is 0.4 m long. How tall is the tree?
Thank you,
Sher
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%2Fy+=+x%2Fy
5%2F.4+=+x%2F1
12.5+=+x
The tree is 12.5 meters high.