Answer:
70.1 yards
Step-by-step explanation:
See the attached diagram.
Let AC is the reservoir with A as the bottom and C is the top.
Now, B is the position of Howard which is 109 yards from A i.e. AB = 109 yards.
Again, the angle elevation from B to C is 50 degrees.
So, ∠ ABC = 50°
Now,
⇒ x = 109 cos 50 = 70.1 yards.
Therefore, the distance between the top of the reservoir and Howard i.e. BC is equal to 70.1 yards. (Answer)
