Question

Mariah's shadow measures 8 feet. Her height is

5.5 feet. She wants to find the height of a tree in
her backyard. If the trees shadow measures 15
feet, what is the height of the tree?

Answer 1

12.5 feet

Explanation:

8-5.5=2.5

15-2.5=12.5

The sun adds 2.5 feet to each shadow.