juan sees a maple tree and a pine tree in a forest . He knows that the pine tree is 20.68 feet tall. On a sunny day , the shadow of the pine tree in the forest is 4.2 feet long , while the maple's shadow is 20.02 feet long estimate the shadow of the maple tree

A.) about 63 ft
B.) about 97 ft
C.) about 100 ft
D.) about 80 ft

Question

juan sees a maple tree and a pine tree in a forest . He knows that the pine tree is 20.68 feet tall. On a sunny day , the shadow of the pine tree in the forest is 4.2 feet long , while the maple's shadow is 20.02 feet long estimate the shadow of the maple tree

A.) about 63 ft 
B.) about 97 ft
C.) about 100 ft
D.) about 80 ft

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anonymous · Answer

So, this is a ratio problem, let me rephrase the question. If a tree is 20.68 feet tall has a shadow of 4.2 feet; then what is the shadow if the tree is 20.02 feet?

Does it help?

anonymous · Answer

Thank you for rephrasing it , but ... not really :/

anonymous · Answer

ok, so the ratio is (20.02/20.68)*4.2 = maple tree check out http://www.oojih.com for free study guide and free practice test

anonymous · Answer

thanks tha helped alot ! (: