WAEC Mathematics 2024 Theory — Question 8
Question 8 of 13 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2024 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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8. Two observers Abu and Badu, 46 m apart, observe a bird on a vertical pole from the same side of the bird. The angles of elevation of the bird from Abu's and Badu's eye are 40° and 48° respectively. If Abu and Badu are on the same horizontal level at the foot of the pole: (a) illustrate the information in a diagram; (b) calculate, correct to one decimal place, the height of the pole.
Model answer
(a) See diagram (b) Height of pole ≈ 157.9 m
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