engineering mathematics MCQ #123

From the top of a 100m high cliff, the angles of depression of two boats are 30° and 60°. If the boats are in line with the observer, how far apart are they?

engineering mathematics MCQ #123

  1. Question 1

    Q1. From the top of a 100m high cliff, the angles of depression of two boats are 30° and 60°. If the boats are in line with the observer, how far apart are they?

    • A) 115.47 m
    • B) 120 m
    • C) 125.47 m
    • D) 130 m

    Answer: 115.47 m

    Explanation: Using tan(30°) = 100 / x and tan(60°) = 100 / y, we find x and y. The distance between the boats is x - y.