Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A ship at sea observes the top of a lighthouse at an angle of elevation of 30∘30^\circ. After sailing 200 m200\,\text{m} directly towards the lighthouse, the angle of elevation becomes 60∘60^\circ. The height of the lighthouse is a) 150 m150\,\text{m} b) 1003 m100\sqrt{3}\,\text{m} c) 2003 m\frac{200}{\sqrt{3}}\,\text{m} d) 503 m50\sqrt{3}\,\text{m}

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