A man standing in a point C of a ground. He observes a flying aero-plane in…

2020

A man standing in a point C of a ground. He observes a flying aero-plane in the east at an angle of elevation of 30° and after 30 seconds, he observes the same aero-plane in the west at an angle of elevation of 60°. If the aero-plane flies all along in a straight line at a height of 480√3 m, then its speed in km/h is:

  1. A.

    247.8

  2. B.

    257.5

  3. C.

    230.4

  4. D.

    249.8

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Correct answer: C

The height is 480√3 m. At 30°, the horizontal distance is 480√3 / tan 30° = 1440 m. At 60°, the distance is 480√3 / tan 60° = 480 m. Total distance in 30 seconds = 1920 m, so speed = 64 m/s = 230.4 km/h.

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