Question

A tree 5 m tall casts a shadow 10 m long. at the same time another tree casts a shadow 15 m long . how tall is t his tree

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

ratio of plant and shadow=

5/10=1/2 now

ratio of another. plant and shadow

=x/15

find the value of X=15/2= 7.5

Answer 2

Answer:

The height of the 2nd tree is 7.5 m

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :

1st tree's height = 5 m

1st tree's shadow = 10 m

2nd tree's shadow = 15 m

2nd tree's height = ? m

Let's look at first tree:

We got the shadow 10 m but multiplying 2 with 5 m.

Now, for the second tree it shows only shadow which is 15 m so we divide 15 with 2 and we get 7.5 m

Hope my answer helps!