A fence 2.4 m tall, is 10m away from a tree of height 16m. Calculate
MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2020
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°
- B. 53.67°
- C. 52.40°
- D. 51.32°
Correct Answer: B. 53.67°
Explanation
Tan \(\theta\) = \(\frac{13.6}{10}\)
= tan\(^{-1}\)(1.36)
\(\theta\) = 53.67\(^o\)
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