CCSS IP Math II 5.4.4 Example 1
A meterstick casts a shadow 65 centimeters long. At the same time, a tree casts a shadow 2.6 meters long. How tall is the tree? |
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[list=1] [*]Draw a picture to understand the information. [*]Determine if the triangles are similar. [*]Solve the problem. [/list] |