The first thing we are going to assume for this case is that the tree and the post are located in the same place.
From that place, both cast a shadow in the same direction.
We then have two similar triangles.
Therefore, we have the following relationship:
From here, we clear the value of x.
We have then:
Rewriting:
Answer:
the tree is 30 feet tall
From that place, both cast a shadow in the same direction.
We then have two similar triangles.
Therefore, we have the following relationship:
From here, we clear the value of x.
We have then:
Rewriting:
Answer:
the tree is 30 feet tall