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From a certain point, the angle of elevation to the top of a building is 21o. At a point 85m closer to the building, the angle of elevation is 40o. Calculate the height of the building.

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  • Vaman
    Lv 7
    6 months ago

    let x be the distance and h be the height.

    h/x=tan 21=0.38

    At nearer h/(x-85)= tan 40=0.84. Divide by one another.  (x-85)/x=0.38/0,84=0.4

    (x-85)=0.4x, 0.6x=85, x=141.7m.

    h= x*0.38=53,8 m

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