alleryFrom a point 30 m away from the foot of a tower, the angle of elevation of the top is 45 degrees. The height of the tower is
A15 m
B30 m
C45 m
D60 m
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 30 m
tan(45) = 1 = height / 30. Height = 30 m.
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