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The ratio of the length is f a vertical pole and its shadow on the ground is 7:2. Find the length of the pole if the length of the shadow is 2.4 m.

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Ratio of length of vertical pole and its shadow is 7 : 2

So,If length of pole=7 m , then length of shadow=2m

Now,Length of shadow=2.4m
length of pole

= 2.42 * 7/2 = 8.47 m

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