Select the two figures that are sThe tree in your friend's yard casts a shadow that is 27 feet long. Your friend is 5 feet tall and casts a shadow that is 4.5 feet long. What is the height of the tree? similar to the 5 by 10 figure that is shown.

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Mylee Alexander

23 June, 10:55

Select the two figures that are sThe tree in your friend's yard casts a shadow that is 27 feet long. Your friend is 5 feet tall and casts a shadow that is 4.5 feet long. What is the height of the tree? similar to the 5 by 10 figure that is shown.

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Stephen Vargas · Answer 1

Answer: 30 ft tall

Step-by-step explanation: X = the height of the tree in feet

27/x = 4.5/5

(4.5) (x) = (27) (5)

(4.5) (x) = 135

divide by 4.5 to isolate x

135/4.5 = 30

x = 30

the tree is 30 ft tall