Real-World Trigonometry: Measuring a Building’s Height

Real-World Trigonometry: Measuring a Building’s Height

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A point \(A\) on level ground is \(63\)m away from the foot \(C\) of a building \(BC\). Given that \(AB\) makes an angle of \(43{}^\circ \) with the horizontal, calculate the height of the building.

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Answer:\(BC=58.7\text{ m}\)

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