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Question

Find AD.

Sum

Solution

In ΔAEB, 

AEBE=tan32

AE = 20 × 0.6249

= 12.50 m

∴ AD = AE + ED

= 12.50 + 5

= 17.50 m

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Chapter 22: Height and Distances - Exercise 22 (C) [Page 342]

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Selina Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 22 Height and Distances
Exercise 22 (C) | Q 1.1 | Page 342

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