Height of a building From a point A that is 8.20 meters above level ground, the angle of elevation of the top of a build- ing is 31°20' and the angle of depression of the base of the building is 12°50'. Approximate the height of the building.

Height of a building From a point A that is 8.20 meters above level ground, the angle of elevation of the top of a build- ing is 31°20' and the angle of depression of the base of the building is 12°50'. Approximate the height of the building.

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Height of a building From a point A that is 8.20 meters above
level ground, the angle of elevation of the top of a build-
ing is 31°20' and the angle of depression of the base of the
building is 12°50'. Approximate the height of the building.

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