$A$ man of height $2 \ m$ walks at a uniform speed of $7 \ m/min$ away from a lamp post of height $9 \ m$. The rate (in $m/min$) at which the length of his shadow increases is

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $\frac{5}{2}$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $\frac{7}{2}$

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