Question

a tree is standing next to a 40-foot high building.The tree has an 18-foot shadow, while the building has a 16-foot shadow. How tall is the tree, rounded to the nearest foot?

Answer 1

@jim_thompson5910

Answer 2

help me please

Answer 3

Hint:

40/16 = x/18

solve for x

Answer 4

Thanks but how did u knowwait ohh sorry I really needed help

Answer 5

well if you draw the pic, you'll have two similar triangles

that forms the ratio you see above

Answer 6

Thank u

Answer 7

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