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The shadow of a tree measures 20- feet. At the same time of day the shadow of a 4 foot pole measures 1.5 feet. How tall is the tree? The tree is i feet tall.

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012

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ISBN:9780547587776

Author:HOLT MCDOUGAL

Publisher:HOLT MCDOUGAL

Chapter6: Ratio, Proportion, And Probability

Section6.5: Similarity And Measurement

Problem 3C

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The tree is i
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