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The angle of elevation of the top of a radio mast from a point due east of it and 96 m away from its base is 30°. From another point, due west of the mast, the angle of elevation of the top is 60°. Calculate the distance of the second point from the base of the mast.


User Marcos Abreu
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Answer:

32 m

Explanation:

Height of mast = 96tan30

Distance of second point = 96tan30 / tan60

Distance = 32 m

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