6. A person on the edge of a canal observes a tower on the other side with an angle of elevation of 12° to the top of the tower and an angle of depression of 7° to the bottom of the tower from eye level. The person's eye level is 152 cm. Both sides of the canal are at the same level. What is the width of the canal and the height of the tower? (round 2 dp)

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6. A person on the edge of a canal observes a tower on the other side with an angle of elevation of 12° to the top of
the tower and an angle of depression of 7° to the bottom of the tower from eye level. The person's eye level is 152
cm. Both sides of the canal are at the same level. What is the width of the canal and the height of the tower?
(round 2 dp)
Transcribed Image Text:6. A person on the edge of a canal observes a tower on the other side with an angle of elevation of 12° to the top of the tower and an angle of depression of 7° to the bottom of the tower from eye level. The person's eye level is 152 cm. Both sides of the canal are at the same level. What is the width of the canal and the height of the tower? (round 2 dp)
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