209k views
1 vote
I need help!

A tree has a shadow 900 inches long. At the same time of day, Evelyn's shadow is 72 inches long. The two triangles formed by the tree, Evelyn, and their shadows are similar right triangles, as shown in the diagram below.
Evelyn is 65 inches tall. What is the height of the tree in inches?

I need help! A tree has a shadow 900 inches long. At the same time of day, Evelyn-example-1

1 Answer

5 votes

Answer:

812.5

Explanation:

900÷72=12.5

65×12.5=812.5

User Mckenzie
by
3.8k points