39. A statue 3 ft high is standing on a base 4ft high. If an observer's eye is 1.5 ft above the ground, how far should the observer stand from the base in order that the angle subtended by the statue is maximum? а. 3.41 ft b. 3.51 ft C. 3.71 ft d. 4.41 ft

39. A statue 3 ft high is standing on a base 4ft high. If an observer's eye is 1.5 ft above the ground, how far should the observer stand from the base in order that the angle subtended by the statue is maximum? а. 3.41 ft b. 3.51 ft C. 3.71 ft d. 4.41 ft

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39. A statue 3 ft high is standing on a base 4ft
high. If an observer's eye is 1.5 ft above the
ground, how far should the observer stand
from the base in order that the angle
subtended by the statue is maximum?
а. 3.41 ft
b. 3.51 ft
C.
3.71 ft
d. 4.41 ft

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