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A tree is 15 ft tall. It casts a shadow 20 ft long. an 8 ft elephant approaches. how long will the elephant's shadow be?
12 years ago

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Ms. Sue
15/20 = 8/x

Cross multiply and solve for x.

12 years ago

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