Q tree casts a shadow of 28 feet. At the same time, a biologist who is 7 feet tall casts a shadow of 2 feet.

How tall is the tree?

A.8 feet
B.14 feet
C.78 feet
D.98 feet

Question

Q tree casts a shadow of 28 feet. At the same time, a biologist who is 7 feet tall casts a shadow of 2 feet.

How tall is the tree?

A.8 feet
B.14 feet
C.78 feet
D.98 feet

anonymous · Answer

Trick question :P

anonymous · Answer

How is it a trick question? The answer should be 98...

anonymous · Answer

Because, you didn't explain how you got 98 >:|

anonymous · Answer

Haha okay, 28/2 is 14, so 7*14 is 98! Voila!

anonymous · Answer

7/x=2/28
28*7=2x
156=2x
156/2=x
78=x

anonymous · Answer

I think its 78 because a 98 foot tall tree is insane.
Im not sure though D:

anonymous · Answer

Ill try both xD

anonymous · Answer

Lol there are trees taller than that!

anonymous · Answer

your tree is 78 ft tall