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    Question

    A tower is 60 meters high. From a point on the ground,

    the angle of elevation of the top of the tower is 30°. Find the distance of the point from the base of the tower.
    A 60√3 meters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 30√3 meters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 90 meters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 60 meters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Using the tan function: tan(30°) = height / distance. √3/3 = 60 / distance. Distance = 60 × 3 / √3 = 60√3 meters. Correct answer: a

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