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# The angle of elevation of the top of a tower at a distance of 120 m from a point A on the ground is 45°. If the angle of elevation of the top of a flagstaff fixed at the top of the tower, at A is 60°, then find the height of the flagstaff. - CBSE Class 10 - Mathematics

#### Question

The angle of elevation of the top of a tower at a distance of 120 m from a point A on the ground is 45°. If the angle of elevation of the top of a flagstaff fixed at the top of the tower, at A is 60°, then find the height of the flagstaff. [use √3=1.73]

#### Solution

Solution:
Let AB is the tower of height h meter and AC is flagstaff of height x meter.

∠APB=45° and ∠BPC =60°

Tan 60 = (x+h)/120

sqrt3=(x+h)/120

x=120sqrt3-h

tan 45=h/120

therefore height of the flagstaff =

=120sqrt3-120

=120(sqrt3-1)

=120 xx73

=87.6 cm

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Solution The angle of elevation of the top of a tower at a distance of 120 m from a point A on the ground is 45°. If the angle of elevation of the top of a flagstaff fixed at the top of the tower, at A is 60°, then find the height of the flagstaff. Concept: Heights and Distances.
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