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A tree is standing next to a 40-foot high building. The tree has an 18-foot shadow while the building
has a 16-foot shadow.
a) Sketch and label a diagram of the situation.
b) Calculate the height of the tree. Show your work or explain how you got your answer.
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A tree is standing next to a 40-foot high building. The tree has an 18-foot shadow while the building has a 16-foot shadow. a) Sketch and label a diagram of the situation. b) Calculate the height of the tree Show your work or explain how you got your answer.