The Tree in the Illustration Casts a Shadow $c = 6$

question 56

Multiple Choice

The tree in the illustration casts a shadow $c = 6$  feet long, while a person $a = 6$  feet tall casts a shadow $b = 4$  feet long. 
Find the height of the tree.

• A) \(\frac { 3 } { 12 }\)
• B) 15
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { 9 }\)
• D) 9
• E) none of these

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