Angel S.
asked • 12/17/20A flower 16 inches tall casts a shadow 24 inches long. At the same time, a tree casts a shadow 78 inches long. How tall is the tree?
JAY E. answered • 12/17/20
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, SAT/ACT/GED, Trigonometry
They create 2 similar triangles. We can write the ratios: suppose X is the height of the trees, we can write: X/16 =78/24. Cross multiply and solve for X. You will get the height of the trees 52
Inactive Tutor answered • 12/17/20
Draw and label a diagram
16 : t :: 24 : 78
Can you solve for t and answer?
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Angel S.
I did 24x16 and got 384. I then divided that by 78, but I think I made a mistake.12/17/20