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A tree that is 9 feet tall casts a shadow that is 27 feet long. How long will the shadow be of a tree that is 20 feet tall?
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A tree that is 9 feet tall casts a shadow that is 27 feet long. How

long will the shadow be of a tree that is 20 feet tall?

User Catsy
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Answer:

60 feet

Explanation:

9 / 27 = 20 / x

cross multiply and divide

9x = 540

x = 60

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