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The length of the shadow of an electric pole is 20m. At the same time, the length of the shadow of a tree of height 6m is 8m. Find the height of the electric pole.

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Let x be the length of the electric pole.

Then, x : 20 : : 6 : 8

So, the length of the electric pole is 15 m.

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Solve the following. The length of the shadow of an electric pole is 20m. At the same time, the length of the shadow of a tree of height 6m is 8m. Find the height of the electric pole.

Let x be the length of the electric pole. Then, x : 20 : : 6 : 8 So, the length of the electric pole is 15 m.

Solve the following.

The length of the shadow of an electric pole is 20m. At the same time, the length of the shadow of a tree of height 6m is 8m. Find the height of the electric pole.

Let x be the length of the electric pole.

Then, x : 20 : : 6 : 8

So, the length of the electric pole is 15 m.