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At the same time that a 60-feet tall building casts a shadow that 21.5 feet long, a nearby tree casts a shadow that is 18 feet long . Which measure is closest to the height of the tree ?

At the same time that a 60-feet tall building casts a shadow that 21.5 feet long, a nearby tree casts a shadow that is 18 feet long . Which measure is closest to the height of the tree ? Correct Answer 50.2 ft

Two similar right angle triangles can be drawn from the given information. Now, height of the tree/height of the building = shadow of the tree/ shadow of the building Therefore, height of the tree = (18/21.5) x 60 = 50.2

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