engineering mathematics MCQ #244

A surveyor measures the angle of elevation to the top of a building as 60° from a point 50 m away. What is the height of the building?

engineering mathematics MCQ #244

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A surveyor measures the angle of elevation to the top of a building as 60° from a point 50 m away. What is the height of the building?

    • A) 50√3 m
    • B) 50 / √3 m
    • C) 25√3 m
    • D) 100 m

    Answer: 50√3 m

    Explanation: Using tan(60°) = height / 50, we get height = 50 * √3 m.