Question

An ash tree that is 9 yards tall casts a shadow 12 yards long. If a nearby redwood tree is 12 yards tall, how long will the redwood tree's shadow be?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The redwood tree's shadow is 16 yards long.

Step-by-step explanation:

9/12 = 12/x

9x = 144

9x/9 = 144/9

x = 16