To solve this problem, we can use proportions. Let's assume the height of the tree is "h" feet.
The proportion can be set up as follows:
(tree height)/(tree shadow length) = (person height)/(person shadow length)
We can plug in the known values: tree shadow length = 6 feet and person height = 4 feet, and person shadow length = 2 feet.
(h/6) = (4/2)
Cross-multiplying, we get:
2h = 24
Dividing both sides by 2, we find:
h = 12
Therefore, the tree is 12 feet tall.
A tree casts a shadow 6 feet long. At the same time, a person who is 4 feet tall casts a shadow that is 2 feet long.
How tall is the tree?
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