To calculate: The increase in the length of the shadow.
Answer to Problem 30RP
The increase in length of the shadow will be 8 ft.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
L is 5 ft long and is standing in the light of 15 ft lamppost
Her shadow is 4 ft long
Formula used:
Compare the sides of
Calculation :
Let x be the increase in shadow
From the question, we have
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