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A tree cast a shadow that is 26 feet long frank is 5.5 feet tall while standing next to the tree ,cast a shadow that is 4 feet long how tall is the tree

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Answer:

THE TREE IS 30.25 FEET TALLER THAN FRANK

Explanation:

We can calculate the height of tree by this way,

Let h be the height of tree.


(26)/(4) = (h)/(5.5)

h = 35.75

The tree is 35.75 feet taller.

Now ,

35.75 - 5.5 = 30.25 feet

∴ THE TREE IS 30.25 FEET TALLER THAN FRANK

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