SOLUTION: A 5-foot post casts an 8-foot shadow. A nearby tree casts a 48-foot shadow. How tall is the tree?

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Question 221552: A 5-foot post casts an 8-foot shadow. A nearby tree casts a 48-foot shadow. How tall is the tree?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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5/8:x/48=
8x=240=30 ft