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From a point N on a level ground, the angle of elevation of the top of a pillar is 300. If the length of pillar is 200 m, the distance of point N from the foot of the pillar is (assuming 3 = 1.73):


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298 m

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346 m

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400 m

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450 m

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Solution

The correct option is B

346 m


Let PM be the pillar. Then, PNM = 300 and PM = 200 m

PMMN=tan 300 =13 MN = (PM×3) = 2003 m

= (200 × 1.73) m = 346 m


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