Solve the Problem. -A Tree Casts a Shadow 18 M Long. at the Long

question 178

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A tree casts a shadow 18 m long. At the same time, the shadow cast by a 51-cm tall statue is 56 cm long. Find the height of the tree. Round results to the nearest unit.

• A)16 m
• B)18 m
• C)20 m
• D)15 m

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