Question

An electric pole casts a shadow of length 12 m at a time when a 6 m high
tree casts a shadow of length 4 m. Find the height of the pole.
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Answer 1

★ Question :-

∓ The electric pole casts a shadow of length 12 m at a time when a 6 m high tree casts a shadow of length 4 m. Find the height of the pole.

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★ Answer :-

• Height of the Electric Pole = 18 cm

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★ Explanation :-

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☆ Given :-

• Shadow of Electric Pole = 12 m
• Height of tree = 6 m
• Shadow of Tree = 4 m

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☆ To Find :-

• The Height of the Pole = ?

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☆ Solution :-

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Let the height of electric pole be x .

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Thus, we have = x : 12 :: 6 : 4

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• Now, we know that -----

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Product of extremes = Product of means

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➠ 4x = 12 × 6

➠ 4x = 72

➠ x = 72 / 4

➠ x = 18 cm

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★ Hence :-

• The Height of the Pole = 18 cm .

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Answer 2

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