Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the males = x
Let the females = 8x
Let the total in the class = x + 8x = 9x
Females = 8x / 9x = 8/9
If you want the decimal, it is .889
The total cost of the cab ride was $25.50. The cabbie charges $1.50 per mile the entire trip.
16 ft
Explanation
Step 1
because the ligth comes in the same angle, we have 2 similar triangles .
so,as the triangles are similar,the ratio of the shorter leg to the bigger leg must be equal.

Step 2
solve for h

therefore, the heigth of the tree is 16 ft