Quantitative Aptitude • Height and Distance
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A person standing on the bank of a river observes that the angle subtended by a tree on the opposite bank is 60°. When he retreats 40 m from the bank, he finds the angle to be 30°. What is the breadth of the river and the height of the tree?

A

Breadth = 20 m, Height = 20√3 m

B

Breadth = 40 m, Height = 40√3 m

C

Breadth = 30 m, Height = 30√3 m

D

Breadth = 10 m, Height = 10√3 m

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Section: Quantitative Aptitude
Sub-section: Height and Distance
Category: quantitative

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