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State whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).

If a tree 24 m high casts a shadow of 15 m, then the height of a pole that casts a shadow of 6 m under similar conditions is 9.6 m.

True

∵Height of a tree = 24m


Then its shadow = 15m


With the similar condition, if a pole has a shadow of length = 6m


Let the height of pole = x m


Since, length and shadow vary directly.


Then,


⇒ 15× x = 24× 6


⇒


⇒ x = 9.6m


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