Question

    From a point 30 m away from the base of a building, the angle of elevation to the top of the building is 60°. Find the height of the building.

    A 25 m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 30√3 m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 20 m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 35 m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Height = distance × tan(angle) = distance × tan60 = 30 × √3 = 30√3 m. height = 30√3 m

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