A 1.8 meter tall boy casts a shadow 1.2 meter. At the same time a building casts a shadow 8 metre long. What is the height of the building?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
1.8 ÷ 1.2 = Height of the building ÷ 8
Height of the building = (1.8 × 8) ÷ 1.2 = 12 meters