The length of a string between a kite and a point on the ground is 85 m. If the string makes an angle θ with the level ground such that tan θ = , how high is the kite?

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Let the required height AB = h metres and length of a string AC = 85 m. Given, tan θ = Let the Height be 15x and Base be 8x. Hypotenuse = Hypotenuse = = 17x In triangle ABC, Hence, height of kite from ground = 75 m.

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The length of a string between a kite and a point on the ground is 85 m. If the string makes an angle θ with the level ground such that tan θ = , how high is the kite?

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