in the diagram, the height of a flagpole |TF| and the length of its shadow |FL| re in the ratio 6:8. Using k as a constant of proportionality, find the shortest distance between T and L
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A.
7K units -
B.
10K units -
C.
12K units -
D.
14k units
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
by Pythagoras x2 = 62 + 82
36 + 64 = 100
x = (sqrt{100})
x = 10