Question

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.

Answer 1

Hello Mortals

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.