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13 A ladder of length 3 m makes an angle of 32° with the wall.
"b) How far up the wall does the ladder reach?"c What angle does the ladder make
with the ground?
14 From an observer, the angle of elevation of the top of a tree is 50°. If the observer is 8
metres from the tree, find the height of the tree.
a) N32°E b) S14°W
16 Change each of the following true bearings to compass bearings. a 220°T b 130°T
a) 220°T b) 130°T
17 A boat travels a distance of 5 km from A to B in a direction of 035°T.