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A tree casts a 25 foot shadow. At the same time of day, a 6 foot man standing near the tree casts a 9 foot shadow. What is the approximate height of the tree to the nearest foot?

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I think the answer is 16.667 ft .
I hope this helps!
User Kuddusi
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The man casts a shadow that is 1.5 times his height.
Divide the tree's shadow by 1.5 to find its height
25 / 1.5 = 16.6666666 approximate to 17 feet.

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