Question

A tree has a shadow that is 9 feet long Otis is 4 feet tall and is standing next to the tree Otis has a shadow that is 4.5 feet long how tall is the tree

Answer 1

The tree is 8 feet tall.

Answer 2

Answer: 8 feet.

Explanation:

To solve this problem you must apply the proccedure shown below:

1. First, you can draw the diagram shown in the image attached.

3. Now, you must use proportions and solve for
`x`, which is the height of the tree:

`(x)/(9)=(4)/(4.5)\\x=((4)(9))/(4.5)\\x=(36)/(4.5)\\x=8`

4. As you can see, the height of the tree is 8 feet.