A tree casts a shadow 34 m long. At the same time, the shadow cast by a 41-cm tall statue is 88 cm long. Find the height of the tree. Round results to the nearest unit.
A)14 m
B)16 m
C)71 m
D)73 m

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The height of the tree can be found using similar triangles. The ratio of the height of the statue to its shadow is the same as the ratio of the height of the tree to its shadow. So, (41 cm / 88 cm) = (height of tree / 34 m). Solving for the height of the tree gives approximately 15.9 m, which rounds to 16 m.

A Tree Casts a Shadow 34 M Long