Q47 / 90 · JEE Main 2021 (31 Aug Shift 1) · Mathematics

A vertical pole fixed to the horizontal ground is divided in the ratio 3: 7 by a mark on it with lower part shorter than the upper part. If the two parts subtend equal angles at a point on the ground 18 m away from the base of the pole, then the height of the pole (in meters) is :

  • A
    810
  • B
    610
  • Correct answer
    C
    1210
  • D
    1215

Solution

Given that

A vertical pole fixed to the horizontal ground is divided in the ratio 3: 7 by a mark on it with lower part shorter than the upper part. If the two parts subtend equal angles at a point on the ground 18 m away from the base of the pole.

tanθ=x6
tan2θ=10x18=5x9

Figure

We know that tan 2θ = 2 tan θ1 - tan2θ

5x9=x31-x236

⇒  5=31-x236

1-x236=35

x236=25

⇒  x2=725  ⇒  x=625

From the figure ; 

 Length of pole =10x=6025×55

=60105=1210m

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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