Question

A boy who is 6 feet tall casts a shadow 3

feet long. A tree that he is standing beside
casts a shadow 15 feet long.
SIL.
3 ft
15 ft
What is the height of the tree?
Answer in units of ft.

Answer 1

30

Explanation:

We can use similar triangles. Letting the height of the tree be x,

`(x)/(15)=(6)/(3) \\ \\ x=30`