A man stands on a tree 150cm high and sees a boat at an angle of depression of 74^\circ. Find the distance of the boat from the base of the tree.
A
52cm
B
43cm
C
40cm
D
15cm
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Tan 74 = 150/x
x = 150/tan 74
= 43.01cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47013)