JEE Main 2019 Mathematics question

MathematicsSolution of TrianglesJEE Main 2019

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Consider a triangular plot ABC with sides AB = 7 m, BC = 5 m and CA = 6 m. A vertical lamp-post at the mid point D of AC subtends an angle 30º at B. The height (in m) of the lamp-post is:

Answer: (D)

Solution

Median ; h = BD tan 30° = .

Question ID VK-010727