Tree shadow 3

A 2-meter rod casts a shadow 3.2 m long. How high is a tree with a shadow of 14.4 m?

Correct answer:

x =  9 m

Step-by-step explanation:

$x=14.4\cdot 2\mathrm{/}3.2=9\text{ m}$

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