Does anybody understans this?

You have been assigned a task of estimating the cost of a tree removal. The cost is $25 per foot, up to 50 feet; above that, the cost increases to $50 per foot. You drop the kids off at the swimming pool and see some of your friends basking in the sun and wish you could stay. You get to the job site only to find that the basket truck that was supposed to meet you broke down on the highway 16 miles away. Explain how you can estimate the height of the tree.

Stand next to the tree. Compare the lengths of the shadows you and the tree make.

Use a proportion comparing your height and the two shadow lengths.

I still don't understand im sorry about that I can figure it out if i had an example

Lol never mind i have it

To estimate the height of the tree, you can use a method called tree height estimation by shadow length. Here's how you can do it:

1. Find a straight stick or pole that is approximately the same height as you. Make sure it is a vertical object and holds it upright on level ground.

2. Position yourself at a distance from the tree where you can see the top of the tree's canopy. Try to estimate the distance between you and the tree, if possible.

3. While standing in a position where your shadow falls on the ground, hold the stick or pole in an upright position.

4. Observe the length of your shadow, making sure it is clearly visible on the ground.

5. Now, without moving from your position, estimate the length of the tree's shadow on the ground. You can do this by comparing the length of the tree's shadow to the length of your shadow.

6. Use the proportion method to estimate the height of the tree. Set up a ratio between the length of your shadow and the length of the tree's shadow.

For example, if your shadow is 5 feet long and the tree's shadow is 15 feet long, you can write it as 5:15 or 1:3.

7. Next, measure the distance between you and the tree using a measuring tape or by pacing out the steps. Let's say it is 100 feet.

8. Create a proportion using the distance, your height, and the estimated height of the tree. For instance, if you are 6 feet tall and the distance to the tree is 100 feet, the ratio could be 6:100.

9. Cross-multiply the ratios to find the estimated height of the tree. In this example, it would be 6 * 15 = 90 feet.

By following these steps and using the shadow length method, you can estimate the height of the tree without needing any specialized tools or equipment.