A tree is 12 m tall and casts an an 8 m long shadow. At

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A tree is 12 m tall and casts an an 8 m long shadow. At the same time, a flag pole caste a 100 m long shadow. How long is the flag pole ?

1. 150 m
2. 200 m
3. 125 m
4. 115 m

Correct Option: A

∵ 8 m shadow means original height = 12 m
∴ 1 m shadow means original height = 12/8 m
∴ 100 m shadow means original height = (12/8) x 100 m
= (6/4) x 100 = 6 x 25 = 150 m