Question

A tree 6m tall casts a 4m long shadow. At the same time, a flag pole casts a shadow 50m long. How long is the flag pole?

• A. 75 m
• B. 100 m
• C. 150 m
• D. 50 m

Answer 1

The correct option is A 75 m

$\tan \theta =\frac{h}{50}=\frac{6}{4}\Rightarrow h=75m$.