engineering mathematics MCQ #122

A building casts a shadow 30m long. If the angle of elevation of the sun is 60°, what is the height of the building?

engineering mathematics MCQ #122

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A building casts a shadow 30m long. If the angle of elevation of the sun is 60°, what is the height of the building?

    • A) 30√3 m
    • B) 50 m
    • C) 51.96 m
    • D) 60 m

    Answer: 51.96 m

    Explanation: tan(60°) = height / 30. So, height = 30 * √3 = 51.96 m.