Trigonometric Equations Question 143

Question: The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from a point 20 metre away from its base is 45o. The height of the tower is

[MP PET 1984, 89]

Options:

A) 10 m

B) 20 m

C) 40 m

D) $ 20\sqrt{3} $ m

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • $ \tan 45^{o}=\frac{h}{20}\Rightarrow h=20m $ .


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