SOLUTION: A pole 6 feet high has a shadow of 5 feet. At the same time a tree casts a shadow of 30 feet. How tall is the tree?

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Question 900456: A pole 6 feet high has a shadow of 5 feet. At the same time a tree casts a shadow of 30 feet. How tall is the tree?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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6%2F5+=+x%2F30, x = 36ft, height of tree