$A$ man is standing near a $6 \, m$ long pole which casts an $8 \, m$ long shadow. If the man casts a shadow of $2.4 \, m$,what is the height of the man (in $m$)?

  • A
    $1.4$
  • B
    $1.6$
  • C
    $1.8$
  • D
    $2.0$

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