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If the tree cast a shadow of 40 feet, how tall is the tree? A. 30 feet. B.35 ft. C.40 ft. D.45 ft.

If the tree cast a shadow of 40 feet, how tall is the tree? A. 30 feet. B.35 ft. C-example-1
User Unihedron
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2 Answers

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Answer:

A)30feet

Explanation:

User Cheron
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Answer:

  • A. 30 feet

Explanation:

This is a right triangle

Using Pythagorean theorem we can find the height:

  • x² + 40² = 50²
  • x² = 2500 - 1600
  • x² = 900
  • x = √900
  • x = 30 ft

Option A is correct

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