Question
Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation Question on Trigonometry
Two ships are sailing in the sea on the two sides of a lighthouse. The angle of elevation of the top of the lighthouse is observed from the ships are 30° and 45° respectively. If the lighthouse is 100 m high, the distance between the two ships is :
A
173 m
B
200 m
C
200 m
D
300 m
Answer
200 m
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C) : 200 m.