Question

A man is standing on the 6m long pole whose length of
shadow is 8m. If the length of his shadow is 2.4m, what is
theheight of the man ?
(a) 1.4
(b) 1.6 m
(c) 1.8 m
(d) 2.0 m
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Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1.8 m

Step-by-step explanation:

8m long shadow is costed for a height of 6m.

1m long shadow is costed for a height =

8

6

m.

2.4m long shadow is costed for a height =

8

6

×2.4m=1.8m.

∴ Height of the man =1.8m.