Solve the problem.
-A tree casts a shadow 38 m long. At the same time, the shadow cast by a 42-cm tall statue is 56 cm long. Find the height of the tree. Round results to the nearest unit.
A) 50 m
B) 51 m
C) 28 m
D) 29 m

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The problem can be solved using similar triangles. The ratio of the height of the statue to its shadow is the same as the ratio of the height of the tree to its shadow. So, (height of tree / 38 m) = (42 cm / 56 cm). Solving for the height of the tree gives approximately 28.5 m, which rounds to 29 m.

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