Michigan State University - Diagnostic Exam

6.7

  •   Suppose that the angle of elevation from a point on level ground to the top of a pole is 40. From another point, 8 meters further away, the angle of elevation is 30. Let x be the distance from the base of the pole to the nearest point. Then x satisfies which of the following?

    a) 10 < x < 12 b) 12 < x < 14 c) 14 < x < 16
       
    d) 16 < x < 18 e) 18 < x < 20


July 16, 2008