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The angle of elevation of a stationary cloud from a point 2500 feet above a lake is `30^@` and the angle of depression of its reflection in the lake is `45^@`.Find the height of cloud above the lake water surface .

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To solve the problem, we need to find the height of the cloud above the lake surface given the angle of elevation from a point 2500 feet above the lake and the angle of depression of its reflection in the lake. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Problem**: - Let the height of the cloud above the lake surface be \( h \). - The observer is at a height of 2500 feet above the lake. - The angle of elevation to the cloud is \( 30^\circ \). ...
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