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A point is 30 m away from a tower. The elevation to the top is 30°. Height of tower is:
A30√3 m
B10√3 m
C15 m
D10 m
✓ Correct Answer: B — 10√3 m
tan 30° = h / 30. 1/√3 = h / 30. h = 30/√3 = 10√3 m.
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