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    Question

    A man 1.5 m tall is 22.5 m away from a tower 24 m high.

    Determine the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from the eye of the observer.
    A 60┬░ Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 30┬░ Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 45┬░ Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 90┬░ Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In┬атЦ│ CDE, tan┬а ╬╕ = CD/CE = (BD - BC)/CE┬а = (24 - 1.5)/ 22.5 = 22.5/22.5 tan┬а ╬╕ = 1 = tan 45 ┬░ ┬а ╬╕ =┬а 45 ┬░

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