The upper 34th portion of a vertical pole subtends an angle tan−135 at a point in the horizontal plane through its foot and at a distance 40m from the foot. The possible height of the vertical pole is
A
40m or 100m
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B
160m or 40m
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C
100m or 120m
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D
200m or 80m
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Solution
The correct option is C160m or 40m Given, θ2=tan−135⇒tanθ2=35 ...(i)