Use Similar Triangles to Help Solve the Problem

question 40

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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