Two points A and B are on opposite sides of a vertical tower and are 120 m apart…

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · CBSE · Mathematics · Applications of Trigonometry · Applications of Trigonometry

Problem

Two points A and B are on opposite sides of a vertical tower and are 120 m apart along a straight line passing through the tower’s foot. The angles of elevation of the top of the tower from A and B are 45∘45^\circ and 60∘60^\circ respectively. Find (i) the height of the tower, and (ii) the distance of each point from its foot.

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