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14 January, 21:01

If a tree casts a 24-foot Shadow at the same time that a yardstick cast a 2-foot shadow find the height of the tree

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  1. 14 January, 22:44
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    Use similar triangles which then allows you to use a proportion.

    (1 yd) / (2 ft) = x / (24 ft)

    2x ft = 1 yd * 24 ft

    2x = 24 yd

    x = 12 yd

    Answer: 12 yd
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