1. | A flagstaff 17.5 m high casts a shadow of length 40.25 m. The height of the building, which casts a shadow of length 28.75 m under similar conditions will be: |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Let the height of the building x metres. Less lengthy shadow, Less in the height (Direct Proportion) 40.25 : 28.75 :: 17.5 : x 40.25 x x = 28.75 x 17.5
x = 12.5 |