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Mathematics · 2024 · 1 mark
CBSE 2024 · Region 5 · Set 1 · Q18
If a vertical pole of length $\displaystyle 7 \cdot 5$ m casts a shadow $\displaystyle 5$ m long on the ground and at the same time, a tower casts a shadow $\displaystyle 24$ m long, then the height of the tower is :
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From CBSE’s own marking scheme for this paper.
(D)
$\displaystyle 36$ m
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