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Does anybody know how to solve: A 12 foot tree casts a 16 foot shadow. How many feet tall is a nearby tree that casts a 20 foot shadow at the same time?

2006-09-23 03:48:50 · 3 answers · asked by sasa_gamer_one 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education

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12:16=x:20
x=(12*20)/16
On solving we get x=15 ft

2006-09-23 04:52:25 · answer #1 · answered by The Bookworm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

2006-09-23 10:59:14 · answer #2 · answered by none 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

15ft

2006-09-23 10:55:04 · answer #3 · answered by Greg G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋