SOLUTION: A tree casts a shadow 16m long. At the same time, the shadow cast by a 56cm tall stature is 76cm long. Find the height of the tree. round results to the nearest unit.

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Question 178450: A tree casts a shadow 16m long. At the same time, the shadow cast by a 56cm tall stature is 76cm long. Find the height of the tree. round results to the nearest unit.
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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56%2F76=x%2F1600
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76x=89600
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treehighlight%28x=1179%29cm or 11.79 meters in height