Use the table to answer the question. Enter the best answer. Assume the shadow lengths were measured at the same time of day.
The flagpole casts an 6-foot shadow, as shown in the table. At the same time, the oak tree casts a 9-foot
shadow. How tall is the oak tree?
IO
Object
Length of Height
Shadow (ft)
(ft)
20
Flagpole
6
16
Oak tree
9
Goal post
18
Fence
6.5
The oak tree is
feet tall.