Question

Need help ASAP. The diagram shows 5ft student standing near a tree. The shadow of the student and the shadow of the tree at endpoint A. What is the height of the tree. Show all your work, and make sure to include units in your final answer.

Answer 1

25 ft

Explanation:

The 2 triangles are similar hence the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is

`(x)/(5)` =
`(40)/(8)` = 5

multiply both sides by 5

x = 5 × 5 = 25

The height of the tree is 25 ft