$A$ man of height $2 \ m$ walks at a uniform speed of $5 \ km/hr$ away from a lamp post which is $6 \ m$ high. Find the rate at which the length of his shadow increases in $km/hr$.

  • A
    $2.5$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $3$

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