From the top of a cliff 20m high, a boat can be sighted at sea 75m from the foot of the cliff. Calculate the angle of depression of the boat from the top of the cliff
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A.
14.9 o -
B.
15.5 o -
C.
74.5 o -
D.
75.1 o
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
(tan x = frac{20}{75} = 0.267)
(x = tan^{-1} 0.267 = 14.93°)
(approxeq) 14.9°