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At a certain time of day, a boy 1.8 m tall casts a shadow 2.4 m long. At the same moment a flag pole in Jaipur casts a shadow 16 m long. How tall is the pole?

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  • A12 m
  • B21.3 m
  • C13.6 m
  • D14.4 m

Step-by-Step Solution

The sun's rays make the same angle, so the two triangles are similar: , giving m.
Answer: A) 12 m

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