Question

If the tree cast a shadow of 40 feet, how tall is the tree? A. 30 feet. B.35 ft. C.40 ft. D.45 ft.

Answer 1

Answer:

A)30feet

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

• A. 30 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

This is a right triangle

Using Pythagorean theorem we can find the height:

• x² + 40² = 50²
• x² = 2500 - 1600
• x² = 900
• x = √900
• x = 30 ft

Option A is correct