The angle of elevation of the top of the water tower from point A on the ground is 19,9 degrees. From point B, 50 feet closer to the tower, the angle of elevation is 21.8 degrees. What is the height of the tower? 161 ft O 171 ft 191 ft 181 ft
The angle of elevation of the top of the water tower from point A on the ground is 19,9 degrees. From point B, 50 feet closer to the tower, the angle of elevation is 21.8 degrees. What is the height of the tower? 161 ft O 171 ft 191 ft 181 ft
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Transcribed Image Text:The angle of elevation of the top of the water tower from point A on the ground is 19,9
degrees. From point B, 50 feet closer to the tower, the angle of elevation is 21.8 degrees. What
is the height of the tower?
161 ft
171 ft
191 ft
O 181 ft
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