Tower Height and Angle of Elevation
XAT 2022 · Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation · Medium · Trigonometry
A tall tower has its base at point K. Three points A, B and C are located at distances of 4 metres, 8 metres and 16 metres respectively from K. The angles of elevation of the top of the tower from A and C are complementary.
What is the angle of elevation (in degrees) of the tower's top from B?
- A.
60
- B.
30
- C.
45
- D.
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- E.
15
Answer
C
Explanation
Let height of tower be . , . Since angles are complementary, . Angle of elevation from B (distance ): .
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