Using a system of equations, the height of the tree would be 12.80 meters.
Equating the height and shadows of the tree and pole :
Height of pole / shadow of pole = height of tree / shadow of tree
Representing the equation thus :
Let the height of the tree = h
3/4 = h/17
Cross multiply
4h = 17 × 3
4h = 51
Divide both sides by 4
h = 51/4
h = 12.75.
Hence, the height of the tree to the nearest tenth of a meter is 12.80 meters.
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