SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CGL Tier II - 3 March 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q20

The angle of elevation of the top of a building at a distance of 70 m from its foot on a
 horizontal plane is found to be 60°. Find the height of the building

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 70 √3 m

Let the height of the building be h meter.

According to the question

tan 60º = h/70

h = 70 √3 m