Question

Given the diagram below, find the height of the shorter tree.

16.2 m
7 m
13 m
19.7 m

Answer 1

h = 13 m

Explanation:

The triangles are similar, so the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is

`(h)/(39)` =
`(16)/(48)` =
`(1)/(3)` ( cross- multiply )

3h = 39 ( divide noth sides by 3 )

h = 13