Problema Solution

A vertical pole 5 feet long cast a shadow of 2 feet. If at the same time a nearby tree cast a shadow of 10 feet, how tall is the tree? Show Work.

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let h = the height of the tree


5 : 2 = h : 10


h = 25 ft


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the tree is 25 feet tall.