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An electric pole, `14` metres high, casts a shadow of `10` metres. Find the height of a tree that casts a shadow of `15` metres under similar conditions.

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To solve the problem, we will use the concept of direct proportion. The height of the electric pole and the length of its shadow are directly proportional to the height of the tree and the length of its shadow. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the known values:** - Height of the electric pole (H1) = 14 meters - Shadow of the electric pole (S1) = 10 meters - Shadow of the tree (S2) = 15 meters ...
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