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The angles of elevation of the top of a tower from two points on the ground at distances 4 m and 9 m from the base are complementary. Tower height?
A6 m
B5 m
C13 m
D√13 m
✓ Correct Answer: A — 6 m
h = √(4 * 9) = √36 = 6 m.
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