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A tree casts a shadow that is about 10 ft long. Javier, who is about 5 ft tall, is standing near the tree. Javier’s shadow is about 4 ft long. What is the estimated height, t, of the tree?

A)8 ftB)12.5 ftC)15.5 ftD)18.5 ft

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the tree is 11ft
explanation: javier is 5ft 5-1 =4
11-1=10
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