A boy knows that his height is 6 feet. At the time of day when his shadow is 4 feet, a tree's shadow is 24 feet. 6 4 24 What is the height of the tree? А. 36 ft C. 18 ft В. 24 ft D. 12 ft

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A boy knows that his height is 6 feet. At
the time of day when his shadow is 4
feet, a tree's shadow is 24 feet.
4
24
What is the height of the tree?
А. 36 ft
C. 18 ft
В. 24 ft
D. 12 ft
Transcribed Image Text:A boy knows that his height is 6 feet. At the time of day when his shadow is 4 feet, a tree's shadow is 24 feet. 4 24 What is the height of the tree? А. 36 ft C. 18 ft В. 24 ft D. 12 ft
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