Question

1. If a tree casts a 24-foot shadow at the same time that a yardstick casts a 2-foot shadow, find the

height of the tree
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Answer 1

36 ft

Explanation:

If a 3-foot stick makes a 2-foot shadow that means the shadow is 2/3 the height. If the tree makes a 24-foot shadow, the equation to find the height is 24/(2/3).

x = 24/(2/3)

x = 24/.66666

x = 36