A tree 6m tall casts a 4m long shadow. At the same time a pole cast a shadow 50m long. how long is the flage pole.
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Height of tree = 6m
Shadow of tree = 4m.
Height of pole = x
Shadow of pole = 50m.
Now,
6 / x = 4 / 50
=> 4x = 300
=> x = 75
So height of pole = 75 m.
NoTe :- Similarity property of triangles is used.
Height of tree = 6m
Shadow of tree = 4m.
Height of pole = x
Shadow of pole = 50m.
Now,
6 / x = 4 / 50
=> 4x = 300
=> x = 75
So height of pole = 75 m.
NoTe :- Similarity property of triangles is used.
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