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20 November, 22:08

At 1 pm shadow of a tree is 14 feet long. At the same time the shadow of a 18 foot telephone pole is 21 feet long. What is the height of the tree?

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  1. 20 November, 22:29
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    18≈21

    14≈?

    ∴ (14*21) : 18

    =16.33feet
  2. 20 November, 22:30
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    If 18ft=21ft

    then x = 14ft

    We cross multiply.

    That is,

    x * 21 = 21x

    18 * 14=252

    21x=252

    x = 252:21

    x = 12

    Therefore, the tree is 12ft tall.
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