A hunter 1.6 m tall, views a bird on top of a tree at an angle of 45°. if the distance between the hunter and the tree is 10.4 m, find the height of the tree.
A.
9.0 m
B.
12. 0 m
C.
8.8 m
D.
10.4 m
Correct Answer: 12. 0 m
Explanation
tan 45 = x/10.4
= 10.4m
height of the tree is equal to 1.6m + 10.4m = 12m
tan 45 = x/10.4
= 10.4m
height of the tree is equal to 1.6m + 10.4m = 12m