Question

5. A 32 foot tree casts a 60 foot shadow as shown below. A man next to the tree casts a 12 foot shadow. How tall

is the man? Justify your solution

Answer 1

Explanation:

The shadow length will be proportional to height

12 / 60 = h / 32

h = 12(32)/60 = 6.4 ft or 6 ft 4.8 inches