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A man stands on a tree 150cm high and sees a boat at an angle of depression of 74°. ...

A man stands on a tree 150cm high and sees a boat at an angle of depression of 74°. Find the distance of the boat from the base of the tree.
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  • A 52cm
  • B 43cm
  • C 40cm
  • D 15cm
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Tan 74 = 150/x
 x = 150/tan 74
 = 43.01cm

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