Asked by Anonymous
The shadow of a 5-foot tall post is 10 feet long. At the same time a tree casts a shadow that is 24 feet long. What is the height of the tree?
A. 2 feet
B.14 feet
C. 12 feet
D. There is not enough information to solve the problem
A. 2 feet
B.14 feet
C. 12 feet
D. There is not enough information to solve the problem
Answers
Answered by
Steve
the heights are in the same ratio as the shadows, so
h/5 = 24/10
h = 12
h/5 = 24/10
h = 12
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