Question

    A man 2 m tall is 25 m away from a tower 27 m high.

    Determine the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from the eye of the observer.
    A 60° Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 30° Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 45° Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 90° Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In△ CDE, tan θ = CD/CE = (BD - BC)/CE = (27 - 2)/ 25 = 25/25 tan θ = 1 = tan 45 ° θ = 45 °

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