SOLUTION: a tree casts a shadow that is 22m long. At the same time, the shadow cast by a 70cm tall statue is 54cm long. Find the height of the tree.

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Question 328199: a tree casts a shadow that is 22m long. At the same time, the shadow cast by a 70cm tall statue is 54cm long. Find the height of the tree.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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x/22=70/54
54x=22*70
54x=1,540
x=1,540/54
x=28.52m. is the height of the tree.