SOLUTION: A 18 foor tree casts a shadow 11 feet long. At the same time a tree that is 27 feet tall will cast a shadow that is how long?

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Question 308056: A 18 foor tree casts a shadow 11 feet long. At the same time a tree that is 27 feet tall will cast a shadow that is how long?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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18/11=27/X
18X=11*27
18X=297
X=297/18
X=16.5 FT IS THE LENGTH OF THE SHADOW.