Quantitative Aptitude Ques 2009
Question: A tree is 12 m tall and casts an 8 m long shadow. At the same time, a flag pole casts a 100 m long shadow. How long is the flag pole?
Options:
A) 150 m
B) 200 m
C) 125 m
D) 115 m
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- $ \because $ 8 m shadow means original height $ =12m $
$ \therefore $ 1 m shadow means original height $ =\frac{12}{8}m $
$ \therefore $ 100 m shadow means original height $ =\frac{12}{8}\times 100m=\frac{6}{4}\times 100=6\times 25=150m $
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