Question

I need help im not sure how to do this

Answer 1

59.5 feet

Explanation:

Set up a proportion

Tree 1

17 feet tall

10 feet shadow

Tree 2

35 feet tall

x feet shadow

17/10= 35/x

(17)(35)= (10)(x)

595= 10x

/10 /10

59.5= x

The cast shadow of the second tree is 59.5 feet