An apartment building that is 51 feet tall casts a 90 foot shadow. At the same time, a tree casts a shadow that is 48 feet long. How tall is the tree?

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An apartment building that is 51 feet tall casts a 90 foot shadow. At the same time, a tree casts a shadow that is 48 feet long. How tall is the tree?

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Answer:

96 foot tall

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Chackerian answered Feb 7, 2022

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8 votes

Answer:

27.2

Explanation:

x/48 =51/90

x=27.2

Alaa Ali answered Feb 13, 2022

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