SOLUTION: a tree casts a shadow 18m long. at the same time, the shadow cast by a 51-cm tall statue is 56 cm long. find the height of the tree

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Question 958495: a tree casts a shadow 18m long. at the same time, the shadow cast by a 51-cm tall statue is 56 cm long. find the height of the tree
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=height of tree
51cm%2F56cm=x%2F18m Cross multiply.
56%28x%29cm=%28918m%29cm Divide each side by 56 cm.
x=16.4m ANSWER: The tree was 16.4 meters high.