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A building which is 64 feet high cast a shadow of length 96 feet. The height of telephone tower, which cast a shadow of length 180 feet, under similar condition is

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Answer options

  1. 80 feet
  2. 100 feet
  3. 120 feet
  4. 90 feet

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 120 feet

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C. 120 feet šŸ“š Explanation: Under similar conditions, the ratio of height to shadow remains constant. Calculation: 64 divided by 96 equals height (H) divided by 180. Simplifying the ratio: 2/3 = H/180. Therefore, H = (2 multiplied by 180) divided by 3, which equals '120 feet'. This is a simple problem of direct proportion.