BECE Mathematics 2022 Objective — Question 51
Question 51 of 120 from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Mathematics 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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From the top of a mast 60 m high, the angle of depression of a man is 66°. Find the distance of the man from the foot of the mast to the nearest metre.
- A. 26
- B. 27Correct
- C. 34
- D. 135
- E. 141
Explanation
tan 66° = 60/d, so d = 60 ÷ 2.246 = 26.7, which is 27 m.
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