jane is standing next to a tree. the tree casts a shadow that is 11.2 ft long. she is 5.6 ft tall and her shadow measures 3.8 ft. How tall is the tree?

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jane is standing next to a tree.  the tree casts a shadow that is 11.2 ft long.  she is 5.6 ft tall and her shadow measures 3.8 ft.   How tall is the tree?

Ms. Sue · Answer

Cross multiply and solve for x. 5.6/3.8 = x/11.2

john · Answer

16.5 ft tall thank u