A. 149 m
B. 156 m
C. 173 m
D. 200 m
Let AB be the tower. Then, ∠APB = 30° and AB = 100 m, AB/AP = tan 30° = 1/√3 AP = (AB X √3)= 100√3 m. = (100 X 1.73) m = 173 m.
Correct Answer: 173 m ✔
Last Updated: February 07, 2020
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