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  • 16-12-2016
  • Mathematics
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A tree stands 22 feet tall and is 382 feet from a building. The tree casts a shadow that is 40 feet long. How tall is the building?
I got 211 feet, but I do not think that is correct. Can you tell me what I am doing wrong?
I set it up like this h/382=22/40 Thank you!

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pingwin09
pingwin09 pingwin09
  • 16-12-2016
Yes, you are correct to use proportions because they are similar triangles.
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