SOLUTION: a pole that is 6 feet tall casts a shadow that is 4 feet long. At the same time a tree casts a shadow that is 24 feet long. How tall is the tree?
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Question 220997: a pole that is 6 feet tall casts a shadow that is 4 feet long. At the same time a tree casts a shadow that is 24 feet long. How tall is the tree? Answer by drj(1380) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A pole that is 6 feet tall casts a shadow that is 4 feet long. At the same time a tree casts a shadow that is 24 feet long. How tall is the tree?
Step 1. Assuming the pole and tree are located in the same area, then let x be the height of the tree. Using the concept of proportionality yields
Step 2. Multiply by 24 to both sides to get rid of the denominator.
Step 3. SOLUTION: The tree is 16 feet tall.
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