Solve the problem.The shadow cast by an object on a sunny day varies directly as the height of the object. If a person 83 inches tall casts a shadow 76 inches long, how tall is a tree which casts a shadow 38 feet in length? Round to the nearest hundredth when necessary.

A. 166 feet
B. 41.5 feet
C. 34.8 feet
D. 79.5 feet


Answer: B

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