BECE Mathematics 2023 Objective — Question 53
Question 53 of 120 from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Mathematics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The angle of elevation of the top X of a vertical pole from a point P on the level ground is 45°. If the distance from P to the foot of the pole is 7m, find the height of the pole.
- A. 12m
- B. 10m
- C. 7mCorrect
- D. 5m
- E. 3m
Explanation
tan 45° = height/7, so height = 7 × 1 = 7m.
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