- A31.6 m
- B30 m
- C28.4 m
- D17.3 m
Step-by-Step Solution
Height above her eyes = 10√3 × tan 60° = 30 m. Adding her eye height: 30 + 1.6 = 31.6 m.
Answer: A) 31.6 m
Pooja, whose eyes are 1.6 m above the ground, stands 10√3 m from a chimney and sees its top at an elevation of 60°. How tall is the chimney?
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