A tree casts a shadow 35 feet long on the ground.Kurt is 6'6 and his shadow is 5 feet long.Sketch a picture and show your work to find the height of the tree.

Plz tell me the exact height and how u found it
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Question

A tree casts a shadow 35 feet long on the ground.Kurt is 6'6 and his shadow is 5 feet long.Sketch a picture and show your work to find the height of the tree.   

Plz tell me the exact height and how u found it
URGENT HELP

anonymous · Answer

35= shadow of tree
6.6= height of Kurt
5= shadow of Kurt
y= height of tree

(y/35) x (6.6/5)
Cross multiply
(35x6.6) = (y x 5)
231 = 5y
Divide 5 on both sides
46.2=y