SOLUTION: Kathleen is 6 feet tall. Her shadow is 3 feet long. At the same time of day, a tree casts a shadow that is 21 feet long. How tall is the tree?

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Question 771183: Kathleen is 6 feet tall. Her shadow is 3 feet long. At the same time of day, a tree casts a shadow that is 21 feet long. How tall is the tree?
Answer by Jc0110(165) About Me  (Show Source):
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6%2F3=Height%5BTree%5D%2F21
Height%5BTree%5D=%286%2F3%29%2A21
Height%5BTree%5D=42
Therefore, the tree is 42 feet tall.