A statue 3 m high is standing on a base of 4 m high. if an observer's eye is 1.5 m above the ground, how far should he stand from the base in order that the angle subtended by the statue is a maximum? a. 3.41 m b. 3.51 m c. 3.71 m d. 4.41 m e. None of the above

A statue 3 m high is standing on a base of 4 m high. if an observer's eye is 1.5 m above the ground, how far should he stand from the base in order that the angle subtended by the statue is a maximum? a. 3.41 m b. 3.51 m c. 3.71 m d. 4.41 m e. None of the above

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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A statue 3 m high is standing on a base of 4 m high. if an observer's eye is 1.5 m above the ground, how far
should he stand from the base in order that the angle subtended by the statue is a maximum?
a. 3.41 m
b. 3.51 m
c. 3.71 m
d. 4.41 m
e. None of the above

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