3. A man whose eyes are 1.5m above his sole stands on a 45-meter high building. The angle of depression of the top and foot of a nearby building are 45° and 80° respectively. Find the height of the nearby building.

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3. A man whose eyes are 1.5m above his sole stands on a 45-meter
high building. The angle of depression of the top and foot of a
nearby building are 45° and 80° respectively. Find the height of
the nearby building.
4. A ladder 20 ft long leans against a sloping embankment, its foot
Transcribed Image Text:3. A man whose eyes are 1.5m above his sole stands on a 45-meter high building. The angle of depression of the top and foot of a nearby building are 45° and 80° respectively. Find the height of the nearby building. 4. A ladder 20 ft long leans against a sloping embankment, its foot
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