The length of the shadow of a vertical tower on level ground increases by 10 m when the angle of elevation of the sun changes from 45º to 30º. The height of the tower is:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 5(√3 + 1)m

In ABD,
Tan45 = AB/BD
AB = BD
h = x...........(1)
In ABC,
Tan30 = AB/BC
1/ = h/(x + 10)
h = h + 10
h = 10/( - 1)
h = 5( + 1).