SOLUTION: A 5-foot tall woman casts a shadow of 6 feet. At the same time, a tree casts a shadow of 30 feet. How tall is the tree?

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Question 1167986: A 5-foot tall woman casts a shadow of 6 feet. At the same time, a tree casts a shadow of 30 feet. How tall is the tree?
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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5/6=x/30
cross-multiply
6x=150
x=25 feet