Use Similar Triangles to Help Solve the Problem

question 60

Multiple Choice

Use similar triangles to help solve the problem. A tree casts a shadow of 24 feet at the same time as a 5-foot tall man casts a shadow of 4 feet. Find the height of the tree.

• A) h = 27 ft
• B) h = 42 ft
• C) h = 30 ft
• D) h = 35 ft
• E) h = 22 ft

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