arianajoaneily01
arianajoaneily01 arianajoaneily01
  • 18-12-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

Mark costs a shadow that is 4-feet long. At the same time, a nearby tree costs a shadow that is 20-feet long. If mark is 6 feet tall, how tall is the tree?

Respuesta :

kqgratz
kqgratz kqgratz
  • 18-12-2020

Answer:

30 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

For this problem we can use ratios 6:4 and x:20. We can also write these ratios as fractions 6/4 and x/20 or 3/2 and x/20. Set the two fractions equal to each other and solve for x:

3/2 = x/20

1.5 = x/20

30 = x

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Thomas bought a desk with a retail sales price of $129 and  paid $10.32 sales tax. What is the sales tax rate where Thomas bought the desk?
what was the effect when the english settlers were willing to fight for the land they wanted?
What is the blind spot of the eye?explain it.
Condensation nuclei are particles of atmospheric dust around wich______. A.cloud droplets form B. Ozone collects C. Evaporation occurs D.winds form
Number puzzle:Use the numbers 7,5,6, and 3 and only use each number once it has to equal 75. You may use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and/or division
Find the missing value for each rectangular prism. 1. Volume = 6 cu in Length = 3 in Width - 2 in Height = ____ 2. Volume = 96 cu yd Length = ____ Width = 6 yd
How do you use subsidize in a sentence
which climate has no vegetation and his home to penguins and polar bears?
The largest side of a triangle is six more units than the smallest side.  The third side is twice the smallest side.  If the perimeter of the triangle is 25 uni
what main political groups existed in the colonies in the 1770 and how did they get there names