Recovering an unknown height

Recovering an unknown height

Secondary 3
4 marks
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Points \(B,P,Q\) lie in that order on a straight horizontal line. A vertical tower \(BT\) stands at \(B\). From ground level at \(P\) and \(Q\), the angles of elevation of \(T\) are \(50^\circ\) and \(32^\circ\), respectively. \(PQ=20\) m.

Calculate the height of the tower, correct to 3 significant figures.[4]

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Answer:\(26.3\text{ m}\)

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