Height and Distance - Arithmetic Aptitude Questions and Answers

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The angle of elevation of the sun, when the length of the shadow of a tree 3 times the height of the tree, is:

30°

45°

60°

90°

Answer : Option A

Explanation :

Let AB be the tree and AC be its shadow.

Let ACB = .

Then,		$\frac { AC } { AB }$ =	3 cot = 3