Question

At a certain time, a tree 6 m high casts a shadow of length 8 m. At the same time a pole casts a
shadow of length 20 m. Find the height of the pole.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the height of the pole be h

Then

6:8=h:20

8

6

=

20

h

8h=20×6

8h=120

h=

8

120

h=15

Hence the required height of the pole is 15m.

Answer 2

Answer:

height of the pole by 20 m

Step-by-step explanation:

At a certain time a tree 6 m high casts a shadow of length 8 m