Mathematics
In the figure, not drawn to scale, TF is a tower. The elevation of T from A is x° where tan x = and AF = 200 m. The elevation of T from B, where AB = 80 m, is y°. Calculate : (i) the height of the tower TF. (ii) the angle y, correct to the nearest degree.
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