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At the same time, a vertical 2-meter pole casts a shadow of 0.85 meters. At the same time, a chimney of unknown height casts a 45m long shadow. Determine the height of the chimney.

Correct answer:

h₂ =  105.8824 m

Step-by-step explanation:

$$\begin{gathered} h_1=2\text{m} \\ {s}_1=0.85\text{m} \\ {s}_2=45\text{m} \\ {h}_1:s_1=h_2:s_2 \\ {h}_2=h_1\cdot \frac{s_2}{s_1}=2\cdot \frac{45}{0.85}=105.8824\text{m} \end{gathered}$$

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