SOLUTION: P, Q, and R are three points on level ground with Q due east of P and R due south of P. A vertical mast PT stands at P and the angle of elevation of the top of T, from Q is 3.43°

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Question 1133466: P, Q, and R are three points on level ground with Q due east of P and R due south of P. A vertical mast PT stands at P and the angle of elevation of the top of T, from Q is 3.43°. If PQ = 1000m and PR = 750m, calculate
a) the bearing of Q from R,
b) the height of the mast,
c) the angle of elevation of T from R.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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Try drawing the figures.

(a) bearing of Q from R, according to the description, 90 degrees from R, in the counterclockwise direction from R.

(b) mast height, PT, PT=1000%2Atan%283.43%29

(c) Now PT is known. Draw and label the triangle PTR. Work from this.