From point A (elev. 590.46 m), the angle of elevation of the top of a mountain is 25°. From point B, 298 m nearer the mountain and 35 m lower than point A, the angle of elevation of the same mountain is 35°. Find the elevation of the top of the mountain. (ANS.: 1,076.23 m)

From point A (elev. 590.46 m), the angle of elevation of the top of a mountain is 25°. From point B, 298 m nearer the mountain and 35 m lower than point A, the angle of elevation of the same mountain is 35°. Find the elevation of the top of the mountain. (ANS.: 1,076.23 m)

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how to get the answer 1,076.23 m?

From point A (elev.
= 590.46 m), the angle of elevation of the top
of a mountain is 25°. From point B, 298 m nearer the mountain and
35 m lower than point A, the angle of elevation of the same mountain
is 35°. Find the elevation of the top of the mountain.
(ANS.:
1,076.23 m)

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