Register

An objects height varies directly with the length of its shadow. A person who is 5 feet tall casts an 8-foot shadow, how long is the shadow of a 20-foot tree

An objects height varies directly with the length of its shadow. A person who is 5 feet tall casts an 8-foot shadow, how long is the shadow of a 20-foot tree
asked 181k views
1 vote
an objects height varies directly with the length of its shadow. A person who is 5 feet tall casts an 8-foot shadow, how long is the shadow of a 20-foot tree

asked
User Arnab Bhagabati
by
7.5k points

2 Answers

4 votes

Answer:32 feet

Explanation:

answered
User Kalitsov
by
7.7k points
2 votes
You need to use ratios
5:8
20:x

5x=20
x=4

8(4)= 32

The shadow would be 32 feet long.
answered
User Vishal Taj PM
by
8.9k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

No related questions found

Ask a Question
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.

Categories

Other Questions

How do you can you solve this problem 37 + y = 87; y =
What is .725 as a fraction
How do you estimate of 4 5/8 X 1/3
Link Copied!