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Q1.

The angle of elevation of a ladder leaning against a house is $60^{\circ}$ and the foot of the ladder is $6.5 \ m$ from the house. Find the length of the ladder in metres.

(A)
$3.25$
(B)
$\frac{13}{\sqrt{3}}$
(C)
$13$
(D)
$15$
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Q2.

From the top of a cliff,$60 \ m$ high,the angles of depression of the top and bottom of a tower are observed to be $30^{\circ}$ and $60^{\circ}$ respectively. Find the height of the tower in $m$.

(A)
$40$
(B)
$50$
(C)
$30$
(D)
$35$
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