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A statue 1.6 m tall stands on a pedestal. From a point, the elevation of the top of statue is 60° and pedestal top is 45°. Find pedestal height.
A0.8(√3+1) m
B1.6/(√3-1) m
C1.6√3 m
D2.5 m
✓ Correct Answer: B — 1.6/(√3-1) m
Let pedestal be h. d = h/tan 45 = h. h + 1.6 = d * tan 60 = h√3. 1.6 = h(√3-1). h = 1.6/(√3-1).
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