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CSEC Mathematics · January 2008 · Paper 2 · Question 12(a)(i)

A vertical pole AD (height 2.5 m) and a vertical tower BC stand on horizontal ground XABY. From point D, the angle of depression of B is 5° and the angle of elevation of C is 20°. DE is a horizontal line.

Calculate, to one decimal place, the horizontal distance AB.

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  1. 12(a)(ii)Calculate, to one decimal place, the height of the tower, BC.[4 marks]

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