A tree that is 42.9ft tall casts a shadow that is 253.1ft long. Find the length of the shadow of a person that is 6.2 ft tall. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

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A tree that is 42.9ft tall casts a shadow that is 253.1ft long. Find the length of the shadow of a
person that is 6.2 ft tall. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
38.7 feet
O 41.3 feet
O 25.5 feet
Transcribed Image Text:A tree that is 42.9ft tall casts a shadow that is 253.1ft long. Find the length of the shadow of a person that is 6.2 ft tall. Round your answer to the nearest tenth. 38.7 feet O 41.3 feet O 25.5 feet
38.7 feet
O 41.3 feet
25.5 feet
36.6 feet
Transcribed Image Text:38.7 feet O 41.3 feet 25.5 feet 36.6 feet
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