The angle of elevation of the top of a tree 39m
away from a point on the ground is 30o. Find the height of the tree
A
39√3m
B
13√3m
C
13/\(\sqrt{3}\)m
D
13/3\(\sqrt{3}\)m
E
\(\sqrt{3}\)/13m
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x/25 = tan 30o
x = 39 x 1/√3 = 13√3m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22924)