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A tree casts a shadow that is 24 feet long. At the same time, a yardstick that is 3 feet tall casts a shadow that is 6 feet long. Use similar figures to determine the height of the tree.
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A tree casts a shadow that is 24 feet long. At the same time, a yardstick that is 3 feet tall casts a shadow that is 6 feet long. Use similar figures to determine the height of the tree.

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Answer: the height of the tree is 12 feet

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