Arianna G.

asked • 08/15/16

The flag pole casts an 8-foot shadow, as shown in the table. At the same time, the oak tree casts a 12-foot shadow. How tall is the oak tree?

The flag pole casts an 8-foot shadow, as shown in the table. At the same time, the oak tree casts a 12-foot shadow. How tall is the oak tree?

Karin S.

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There is no table shown. You need to know how tall the flag pole is and then set up a proportion. 
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08/16/16

Lara C.

The flagpole is 20 ft High
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08/16/17

Mark M.

The the tree is (1.5)(20) or 30 ft tall
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08/16/17

Nicole E.

were did you get 1.5 from?
 
 
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08/31/18

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