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Use the similar triangles below to find the height of the tree

Use the similar triangles below to find the height of the tree-example-1
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Answer:

  • D. 44 feet

Explanation:

The ratio of corresponding sides is same for similar triangles:

  • H/5.5 = 24/3
  • H = 5.5*8
  • H = 44 feet

Correct choice is D

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