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A tower is broken at a point P above the ground. The top of the tower makes an angle 60° with the ground at Q. From another point R on the opposite sideof Q angle of elevation of point P is 30°. If QR = 180 m, then what is the total height (in metres) of the tower?

90
45√3
45(√3+1)
45(√3+2)

Correct Answer: 45(√3+2)

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