A ranger, a slope and a tower

A ranger, a slope and a tower

Secondary 2
6 marks
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A ranger stands at \(T\). Point \(A\) is 20 m down a slope from \(T\), at an angle of depression of \(50^\circ\). A vertical tower \(BF\) of height 8 m has its foot \(F\) level with \(T\), and the angle of elevation of \(B\) from \(T\) is \(12^\circ\). Find

  1. the height of \(B\) above \(A\),[2]
  2. horizontal distance \(FT\),[2]
  3. the angle of depression of \(A\) from \(B\). [2]

Give non-exact lengths and areas to 3 significant figures, and angles to 1 decimal place.

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