Understanding Proportions and Cross Multiplication

What is the relationship between the man and the tree in the problem?

• They are skew lines.

• They are parallel lines.

• They are perpendicular lines.

• They are intersecting lines.

How do you start setting up the proportion for this problem?

• By starting with the shadow of the man.

• By using the height of the man.

• By using the shadow of the tree.

• By starting with the variable representing the tree's height.

What is the correct proportion set up for the problem?

• H/9 = 6/4

• H/6 = 9/4

• H/6 = 4/9

• H/4 = 9/6

What is the result of the cross multiplication step?

• 9H = 36

• 6H = 54

• 4H = 54

• 4H = 36

What is the final height of the tree in feet?

• 13.5 feet

• 12.5 feet

• 15 feet

• 14 feet