Question

1. A parking meter that is 1.6 meters (m) tall casts a shadow 3.6 m long. At the same time, a tree casts a shadow 9 m long.

1.6 m
3.6 m
9 m
What is the height, in meters, of the tree?
A - 20.24
B - 4.0
C - 32.40
D - 3.8

Answer 1

Answer: B - 4.0

Explanation:

`(1.6)/(3.6) =(x)/(9)`

(Cross multiply)
`3.6x=14.4`

`(3.6x)/(3.6)=(14.4)/(3.6)`

`x=4`

Answer 2

B.. have a great day hun