walrusxcuuseme walrusxcuuseme

17-08-2016
Mathematics

contestada

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?

Respuesta :

17-08-2016

18≈21
14≈?
∴(14×21)÷18
=16.33feet

Answer Link

Cherryelorm Cherryelorm

17-08-2016

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.

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

The faces of a number cube are numbered 1 through 6. Event A = {Rolling a 2, 4, or 6}. What is the complement of event A?

What did the Incan inheritance laws motivate Huayna Capac to do? (5 points) build a temple in Cuzco form an alliance through marriage conquer more land extend t

how has the monsoon seasons impacted India

is a robin warm blooded or cold blooded.

pablo bought 3 notebooks for $5.85. how much did each notebook cost?

-p-4p>-10 number line

Character can be portrayed by direct exposition. True False

reagan's biggest challenge during his first term as president was

Which statements accurately describe arguments made against President Bush's decision to invade Iraq in 2003? Choose all answers that are correct. A. Invading

Which sentence does not contain any errors? A. Does the dog like to curl up in its bed? B. Does the dog like to curl up in its' bed? C. Does the dog like to cur