SOLUTION: A tree casts a shadow which is 3m long. Another tree standing next to it, estimated to be 3 metres taller, casts a shadow which is 3.6 m long. Determine the height of the shorter t
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Question 1006477: A tree casts a shadow which is 3m long. Another tree standing next to it, estimated to be 3 metres taller, casts a shadow which is 3.6 m long. Determine the height of the shorter tree. Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source):
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! A tree casts a shadow which is 3m long. Another tree standing next to it, estimated to be 3 metres taller, casts a shadow which is 3.6 m long. Determine the height of the shorter tree.
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