At the time that a 55 foot tall tree casts a shadow that is 32 feet long, a nearby woman is 5.5 feet tall. Which measure is the closest to the length of the shadow she will cast?

Question

At the time that a 55 foot tall tree casts a shadow that is 32 feet long, a nearby woman is 5.5 feet tall.  Which measure is the closest to the length of the shadow she will cast?

Ruby · Accepted Answer

What’s the answer

Ms. Sue · Answer

55/32 = 5.5/x Cross multiply and solve for x.

Ruby · Answer

60-foot y’all building casts a shadow that is 21.5 feet long a nearby tree casts a shadow that is 19 feet long. Which measure is closest to the height of the tree?

L · Answer

its 9.5