Homework Help: Math 7

Posted by Your Mom on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 11:07am.

A tree casts a 50 foot shadow. At the same time of day, a 4 foot man standing near the tree casts a 10 foot shadow. What is the approximate height of the tree to the nearest foot?

Math 7 - Your Mom, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 11:46am
Can someone answer the question, i'm kind of in a rush.
Math 7 - Ms. Sue, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 12:28pm
Cross multiply and solve for x.

x/50 = 4/10
Math 7 - Your Mom, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 12:38pm
Thanks(:
Math 7 - Ms. Sue, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 12:45pm
You're welcome.

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