SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 62

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 3 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q62

At a particular time, the length of the shadows of a pole and that of a tower are, respectively, 12 m and 27 m. If the height of the pole is 24 m, what is the height (in m) of the tower?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 54.

Height of pole/Shadow of pole = Height of tower/Shadow of tower

⇒ 2412=x27{24\over12}={x\over27}

⇒ x = 54 m