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  • 13-09-2018
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A tree casts a shadow 36 ft long. At the same​ time, the shadow cast by a vertical 8​-ft post is 12 ft long. Find the height of the tree.

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  • 13-09-2018
let h=height. then h/36 = 8/12
12h=288
h=24 feet
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