SOLUTION: At a particular time, the ratio of the height of an object that is perpendicular to the ground to the length of its shadow is the same for all objects. If a 30-ft tree casts a s

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Question 438912: At a particular time, the ratio of the height of an object
that is perpendicular to the ground to the length of its
shadow is the same for all objects. If a 30-ft tree casts a
shadow of 12 ft, how tall is a tree that casts a shadow of
14 ft?

Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
30/12=x/14
12x=420
x=35..