Mathematics · Heights and Distances
A man pulls a rope tied to a flagpole at ground level. The rope is 20 meters long and makes an angle of 60° with the ground. How high up the flagpole is the point where the rope is tied? Also, find the horizontal distance between the man and the base of the flagpole. (Take √3 = 1.732)
- 112.88 meters and 19 meters
- 217.32 meters and 10 meters✓
- 311.45 meters and 16 meters
- 49.55 meters and 15 meters
Correct answer
17.32 meters and 10 meters
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