NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020MathematicsHeights and DistancesPractice
Two men are on the opposite sides of a tower. They measure the angles of elevation of the top of the tower as 45 o and 30 o respectively. If the height of the tower is 40 m , then the distance between the men is
Options
- A40   m
- B40 3 m
- C68 . 28   m
- D109 . 28 m
Correct answer
D. 109 . 28 m
Step-by-step solution
From Δ O 1   A B ,   tan ⁡ 45 o = 40 x   ⇒     x = 40   m From Δ O 2 A B ,   cot ⁡ 30 o = y 40 ⇒ y = 40 3   m Distance between the men = 40 + 40 3   = 109.28   m .