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If a 6 foot person creates a 20 foot shadow, how long is the shadow of a 25 foot tall tree

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let 'x' represent the length of the shadow of a 25 ft tall tree


6 : 20 = 25 : x


by solving we find


x = 83.33 ft


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the shadow of a 25 foot tall tree is approximately 83.33 feet long.