10-06-2016
Mathematics

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From a point p on level ground, the angle of elevation of the top of a tree is 60°. If the tree is 39m high, how far is its base from p

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11-06-2016

Start by drawing a picture of the problem, to gain a better understanding of what you're dealing with,

In this case we will be using the function, cosine which is adjacent / hypotenuse

Cos(60) = x / 39

Simplify,

x = 39cos(60) which brings us to the solution of 19.5 meters.

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