SOLUTION: The angle of elevation of the top of a radio mast from a point 53m from its base on level ground is 61°. Find the height of the mast ( hint use 1cm=10cm)

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Question 1172458: The angle of elevation of the top of a radio mast from a point 53m from its base on level ground is 61°. Find the height of the mast ( hint use 1cm=10cm)
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The angle of elevation of the top of a radio mast from a point 53m from its base on level ground is 61°. Find the height of the mast
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h = the height
tan(61) = h/53
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( hint use 1cm=10cm)
I couldn't have done it without the hint.