Question

A pole 12 feet tall casts a shadow 9 feet long. How tall is a tree that casts a shadow 54 feet long?

Answer 1

12/9 = x/54

Cross multiply and solve for x.

Answer 2

648 = 9x
÷9 ÷9
72 = X

Answer 3

Right.

Answer 4

Thank you

Answer 5

You're welcome.