Trigonometryhard · Past Paper
Two people are on opposite sides of a tower 100 m high. Elevation is 30 and 60. Distance between them?
A400/√3 m
B100√3 m
C200 m
D300 m
✓ Correct Answer: A — 400/√3 m
d1 = 100√3, d2 = 100/√3. Sum = (300+100)/√3 = 400/√3 m.
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