From a point from the foot of a tower on level ground, the angle of elevation of the top is . Find the height of the tower.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B.

  1. Step 1: and .
  2. Step 2: So m.
Answer
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Why not the others: is what you get if you double the distance. is what you get if you use . is what you get if you add the angle.

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