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30 March, 00:12

The Top of one tree is 16 feet higher than the top of another tree. The heights of the two trees are in the ratio 3:4. How tall is the tallest tree?

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  1. 30 March, 00:38
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    Let one of the trees be x.

    Other is = (x + 16)

    Ratio : x : (x + 16) = 3:4

    Therefore: x / (x + 16) = 3/4 Cross Multiply

    4*x = 3 * (x + 16)

    4x = 3x + 48

    4x - 3x = 48

    x = 48.

    The taller tree is (x + 16) = (48 + 16) = 64

    Taller tree is 64 feet.
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