From a point on the ground 100m from its base, the angle of elevation of the top of the Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai is 83.1°. Draw a sketch and use it to calculate the height of the tower.

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From a point on the ground 100m from its base, the angle of elevation of the top of the Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai is 83.1°. Draw a sketch and use it to calculate the height of the tower.

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Explanation:

$tan \ 83.1 = (opposite \ side)/(adjacent \ side) = (BC)/(100)\\\\8.2635 = (BC)/(100)\\\\8.2635*100=BC\\\\826.35 = BC$

Height of tower = 826.35 m

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