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1 May, 05:53

An oak tree is 120 feet taller than the adjacent house. If the tree is also two and a half times the height of the house, how tall is the house? Choices for the height of the house 70, 80, 90

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  1. 1 May, 09:11
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    Let height of house be x.

    Oak tree = 120 + x

    Also given,

    Oak tree = 2.5x

    120 + x = 2.5x

    1.5x = 120

    0.3x = 24

    3x = 240

    x = 80

    Hence, the height of the house is 80 ft.
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