SOLUTION: A boy 1.65m tall observes that the angle of elevation of the top of a tower 18.5m away
is 38°. Calculate the height of the tower.
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Question 1200468: A boy 1.65m tall observes that the angle of elevation of the top of a tower 18.5m away
is 38°. Calculate the height of the tower.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A boy 1.65m tall observes that the angle of elevation of the top of a tower 18.5m away
is 38°. Calculate the height of the tower.
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tan(38) = h/18.5
Add the boy's height (should be eye level)
h = 18.5*tan(38) + 1.65 meters
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