Question

The figure shows a person estimating the height of a tree by looking at the

top of the tree with a mirror. Assuming that both the person and the tree form
right angles with the ground, which of the following proportions can be used
to estimate the height of the tree

Answer 1

`(6)/(5) =(x)/(12)`

Explanation:

Write a proportion in the form:

Height/side= height/side

The side lengths are 5 and 12.

The height (of the 5 side) is 6.

The proportion can be written as:

`(6)/(5) =(x)/(12)`