Answer: 2748.5 feet
Explanation:
Given that the
Height h = 120 feet.
angle of depression = 2.5 degrees
The angle of depression is equal to the angle of elevation.
The base of the observation deck will be achieved by using trigonometry ratio.
Tan Ø = opposite/ adjacent
Opposite = height = 120 feet
Adjacent = base = ?
Substitutes the given parameters into the trigonometry ratio.
Tan 2.5 = 120 / adjacent
Adjacent = 120 / tan 2.5
Adjacent = 2748.452
Therefore, the base of the observation deck is 2748.5 feet