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 $