Question
Mathematics Question on Heights and Distances
Two ships are sailing in the Sea on the two sides of a lighthouse. The angles of elevation of the top of the lighthouse as observed from the two ships are 30° and 45° respectively. If the lighthouse is 100m high, the distance between the two ships is:
A
273 m
B
300 m
C
173 m
D
200 m
Answer
273 m
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A): 273 m.