Asked by SABRINA

A child of height 1.2 metres stands 3 metres from the foot of a lamp post of height 2.8 metres, at the top of which there is a small source which can be considered as a point. What is the length of the shadow cast by the child upon the ground?

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Answered by Damon
Now Sabrina,
We did the previous problem for you. It is very similar to this problem. Please try it. It is really just trig.
Answered by SABRINA
is it
D/5.8= 1.2/2.8
D= (5.8x1.2)/2.8
D= 2.48m
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Answered by SABRINA
can someone help? i am really struggling
Answered by SABRINA
could i have a clue or a starting point please?
Answered by Elena
2.8/(3+x) = 1.2/x,
2.8• x =1.2•3+1.2•x,
x=3.6/1.6=2.25 m
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