A 1.5 m tall person is standing at a distance of 3 m from a lamp post

A 1.5 m tall person is standing at a distance of 3 m from a lamp post

Q. A 1.5 m tall person is standing at a distance of 3 m from a lamp post. The light from the lamp at the top of the post casts her shadow. The length of the shadow is twice her height. What is the height of the lamp post in meters?

(A) 1.5 (B) 3    (C) 4.5 (D) 6

Ans: 3

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