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Part of 2008 ISI B.Stat Entrance Exam

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High screen on a wall: Maximize the angle subtended

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5/4/2012
A 4040 feet high screen is put on a vertical wall 1010 feet above your eye-level. How far should you stand to maximize the angle subtended by the screen (from top to bottom) at your eye?
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