SOLUTION: A vertical pole AB is erected on a level ground. Emma 1.7m tall stand at C 24m away from the foot B of the pole. The angle of elevation of the top A of the pole from Emma is 54. Ca
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Question 986905: A vertical pole AB is erected on a level ground. Emma 1.7m tall stand at C 24m away from the foot B of the pole. The angle of elevation of the top A of the pole from Emma is 54. Calculate the height of the pole.
THANK YOU Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source):
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Using a right angled triangle.
Adjacent = 24m.
Opposite = height of pole
Using trigonometric ratio:
tan = opposite/adjacent
tan (54) = Opposite/24m
Opposite = tan(54)x 24
Opposite = 33.0m
So, Pole height =
33.0 + 1.7 (Emma's height)
Pole height = 34.7m
Hope this helps :-)
