Asked by Michael
A tree stands 22 feet tall and is 382 feet from a building. The tree casts a shadow that is 40 feet long. How tall is the building?
I got 211 feet, but I do not think that is correct. Can you tell me what I am doing wrong?
I set it up like this
h/382=22/40
Thank you!
I got 211 feet, but I do not think that is correct. Can you tell me what I am doing wrong?
I set it up like this
h/382=22/40
Thank you!
Answers
Answered by
Reiny
nope, 382 is not a side of a similar triangle
see my reply to your question when you posted it earlier.
see my reply to your question when you posted it earlier.
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