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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 step by step, we can use the concept of direct proportions. Here’s how to find the height of the tree that casts a shadow of 15 meters: ### Step 1: Understand the relationship We know that the height of the electric pole and the length of its shadow are in direct proportion. This means that if one increases, the other also increases. ### Step 2: Set up the proportion Let the height of the tree be \( X \) meters. According to the problem: - Height of the electric pole = 14 meters ...
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