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WAEC Mathematics 2015 Objective — Question 25

Question 25 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The angle of elevation of an aircraft from point K on the horizontal ground is 30°. If the aircraft is 800m above the ground, how far is it from K?

  • A. 400.00m
  • B. 692.82m
  • C. 923.76m
  • D. 1,600.00mCorrect

Explanation

sin30° = 800/d → d = 800/sin30° = 800/0.5 = 1600.00m.

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