Question

to estimate the height of a building above a level plain, a surveyor measures the angle of elevation to the top of the building to be 28.5o. 300 ft closer to the building, the angle of elevation is 32.5o. determine the height of the building.

so every time i attempt to try and do this, my numbers are always way too small. i think i am getting my numbers mixed up. explanation/ walkthrough? let me do my own work so it helps me please

Answer 1

heres a shematic

Answer 2

schematic*