Concept explainers
To find:The length of the flagpole
Answer to Problem 5CR
The length of the flagpole is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:The following information has been given
Boy of height
A flagpole of height x casts a shadow of height
Formula used:The ratio of the sides of similar
Calculation:We know by the virtue of similar triangles, that
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