MATHEMATICS

JAMB 2018 - Question 40

Mathematics 2018 JAMB Past Questions - Question 40: A man stands on a tree 150cm high and sees a boat at an angle of depression of 74degree.Find the distance of the boat from the base of the tree.

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A man stands on a tree 150cm high and sees a boat at an angle of depression of 74degree.Find the distance of the boat from the base of the tree.
A man stands on a tree 150cm high and sees a boat at an angle of depression of 74degree.Find the distance of the boat from the base of the tree.
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Correct Answer

B

Explanation

Tan 16 = x/150x =150 tan 16x = 43cm