For The Mathematically Inclined

Problem 1:
If the shadow of a pole is twice the height of the pole, what is angle between the ground and the line connecting the top of the shadow to the top of the pole?

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Problems from 02/10/22

Problem 1:
Two companies complete a job when they work together in 100 days. The first company would do it in 150 days, how many days would the work take the second company?

Problem 2:

Five harvesters harvest wheat in 12 days when they work together. How much will the harvest time be shortened when six more harvesters enter the field?