waecmaths question:
In the diagram, the height of the flagpole $\left| TF \right|$ and the length of its shadows $\left| FL \right|$are in the ratio 6:8. Using K as a constant proportionality, find the shortest distance between T and L
Option A:
7K units
Option B:
10K units
Option C:
12K units
Option D:
14K
waecmaths solution:
$\left| TL \right|=\sqrt{{{(6k)}^{2}}+{{(8k)}^{2}}}=\sqrt{100{{k}^{2}}}=10k$
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