A vertical communication mast casts a horizontal shadow of when the angle of elevation of the sun is . Find the height of the mast.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 15 m
- Step 1: In the right triangle, . Step 2. Since , we have . Answer: 15 m. Why not the others: 30 m uses ; 45 m multiplies by .
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