The shadows of two vertical poles were measured at the same time to be 6m and 15m long. If the first pole is 8cm long, find the

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height of the second pole

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son4ous [18] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-30T11:17:40+03:00

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Answer:

20 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Shadow of vertical poles : 6m ; 15m

Length of poles : 8cm ; h

8cm long pole = shadow length, 6m

h cm long pole = shadow length, 15 m

Using cross multiplication :

8cm * 15 m = h cm * 6m

120 = 6h

h = 120 / 6

h = 20 cm

Height of second pole = 20cm