SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 8

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 30/11/2016 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q8

If the angle of elevation of the sun decreases from 45° to 30°, then the length of the shadow of a pillar increases by 60m. The height of the pillar is

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3

tan 45 = h/x

h = x

tan 30 = h/x+60

1/√3 = h/hx+60

h = 60/√3-1 = 30(√3+1)m