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A boy 1.7 m tall is standing on a horizontal ground, 50 m away from a building. The angle of elevation of the top of the building from his eye is `60^(@)`. Calculate the height of the building. (Take`sqrt(3)=1.73`)

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To solve the problem step by step, we need to find the height of the building given the height of the boy and the angle of elevation from his eyes to the top of the building. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Information:** - Height of the boy (AB) = 1.7 m - Distance from the boy to the building (AC) = 50 m - Angle of elevation (∠A) = 60° ...
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