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Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
A person of height 6 ft. wants to pluck a fruit which is on 263 ft. high tree. If the person is standing 83 ft. away from the base of the tree, then at what angle should he throw a stone so that, it hits the fruit.

A
450
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B
60
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C
30
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D
75
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Solution

The correct option is D 30
Given that.
AB=6ft,BC= 83ft,CD= 263 ft
and DE=DCCE=
(2636)=83ft
We have to calculate the value of θ
tanθ=DEAE=8383=13=tan30
θ=30

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