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A vertical stick 20 cm long casts a shadow 10 cm long. At the same time, a tower casts a shadow 50 m long. Find the tower's height.

A100 m
B25 m
C50 m
D200 m

✓ Correct Answer: A100 m

The ratio of height to shadow is constant: 20/10 = h/50. 2 = h/50, so h = 100 m.

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