Question
A tree casts a shadow 8 ft long. A 6 ft man casts a shadow 4 ft long. The triangle formed by the tree and it's shadow is similar to the triangle formed by the man and his shadow. How tall is the tree?
Answers
Reiny
solve the ratios
x/8 = 6/4
x/8 = 6/4
Anonymous
x= 12?