A flag staff 17.5 m high casts a shadow of length 40.25m. What will be the height of a building, which casts a shadow of length 28.75m under similar conditions? a) 14m b) 11.4m c) 13.5m d) 12.5 m

A flag staff 17.5 m high casts a shadow of length 40.25m. What will be the height of a building, which casts a shadow of length 28.75m under similar conditions? a) 14m b) 11.4m c) 13.5m d) 12.5 m
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