From a point P on the ground

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

Problem

From a point P on the ground, the angle of elevation of the top of a 10 m tall building is

30^\circ

. A flag is hoisted at the top of the building and the angle of elevation of the top of the flagstaff from P is

45^\circ

. Find the length of the flagstaff and the distance of the building from the point P. (use

\sqrt{3} = 1.73

)