Solve.The shadow cast by an object on a sunny day varies directly as the height of the object. If a person 63 inches tall casts a shadow 62 inches long, how tall is a tree which casts a shadow 49 feet in length?

A. 49.79 ft
B. 62.5 ft
C. 48.22 ft
D. 79.71 ft


Answer: A

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