IB Math HL Trigonometry Test 5 2016 P2 Q6

IB Math HL Trigonometry Test 5 2016 P2 Q6

IB Year 6 | Grade 12
7 marks

A vertical flagpole \(AD\) stands on horizontal ground. An observer at \(B\), west of \(A\), sees the top \(D\) at an elevation of \(30^\circ\). He then moves \(50\text{ m}\) south-east to \(C\), where the elevation is \(20^\circ\).

Find the height of the flagpole.[7]

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Answer:\(13.6\text{ m}\) (3 s.f.).

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