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A 60 m tall building is seen from point A on the ground at an elevation of 30°. How far must one walk from A towards the building for the elevation to become 60°?

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  • A40√3 m
  • B20√3 m
  • C60√3 m
  • D40 m

Step-by-Step Solution

Distances: 60 cot 30° = 60√3 m and 60 cot 60° = 20√3 m. Walk 60√3 − 20√3 = 40√3 m ≈ 69.3 m.
Answer: A) 40√3 m

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