Math Problem Statement
Suppose you are standing such that a 21-foot tree is directly between you and the sun. If you are standing 30 feet away from the tree and the tree casts a 35-foot shadow, how tall could you be and still be completely in the shadow of the tree?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Similar Triangles
Proportions
Formulas
Proportion Formula: (Height of Object 1) / (Shadow Length of Object 1) = (Height of Object 2) / (Shadow Length of Object 2)
Theorems
Similar Triangles Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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