Heights and Distances Practice Test 1

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The horizontal distance between the two towers is 120 m. The angle of elevation of the top of the first tower when seen from the top of the second tower is 45°. If the height of the second tower is 60 m, find the height of the first tower.

140 m
120 m
180 m
All of the above
None of these

Validate

Solution:

In ΔABE,

h/120=1

h = 120 m
Total height of another tower = AB + BC = 120 + 60 = 180 m

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