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  • 02-09-2014
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the 42 foot tree casts a shadow of 63 feet. how long is a shadow of a 5 foot girl who is standing near it

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maritsachavarria
maritsachavarria maritsachavarria
  • 02-09-2014
5/x=42/63. So 42x=315. And x=7.5 so the shadow is 7.5 ft long
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