SSAT Math Question 163: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 163
11. The shadow of a man 6 feet tall is 12 feet long. How tall is a tree that casts a 50-foot shadow?
- A. 100'
- B. 50'
- C. 25'
- D. 15'
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The correct answer is (C). This is a simple proportion. A man casts a shadow twice as long as his height. Therefore, so does the tree. Therefore, a tree that casts a shadow 50' long is 25' high.