Solution:
Given PRQ is a triangle.
ST is a line parallel to RQ.
<u>Triangle proportionality theorem,</u>
<em>If a line parallel to one side of a triangle intersects the other two sides, then it divides the two sides proportionally.</em>
Do cross multiplication, we get
Divide by 2x on both sides, we get
Answer:
Height of the cliff = 13.66 m
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the height of the cliff is 'x' m and distance between the base of the cliff and the boat is 'y' m.
From right triangle AOC,
tan 30° =
y = ------(1)
From right angle triangle BOC,
tan 45° =
x = y - 10
y = x + 10 -------(2)
From equations (1) and (2),
x = 13.66 m
Therefore, height of the cliff is 13.66 m.