Use similar triangles to help solve the problem.
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A tree casts a shadow of 24 feet at the same time as a 5-foot tall man casts a shadow of 4 feet. Find the height of the tree.
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A. h = 27 ft
B. h = 42 ft
C. h = 30 ft
D. h = 35 ft
E. h = 22 ft


Answer: C

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