An observer at the top of a building sees a car on the road below. The angle of depression to the car is 28 degrees. If the car is about 50m from the building when it is seen, how tall is the building? * 23

An observer at the top of a building sees a car on the road below. The angle of depression to the car is 28 degrees. If the car is about 50m from the building when it is seen, how tall is the building? * 23

Mathematics For Machine Technology

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Author:Peterson, John.

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Chapter75: Drilling And Boring Compound-angular Holes

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