A fence 2.4 m tall, is 10m away from a tree of height 16m. Calculate the angle of elevation of the top of the tree from the top of the fence.
A
76.11\(^o\)
B
53.67\(^o\)
C
52.40\(^o\)
D
51.32\(^o\)
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Tan \(\theta\) = \(\frac{13.6}{10}\)
= tan\(^{-1}\)(1.36)
\(\theta\) = 53.67\(^o\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58312)