At a certain time of day, the angle of elevation of the sun is
50°.To the nearest foot, find the height of a tree whose shadow is 43 feet long.
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At a certain time of day, the angle of elevation of the sun is 50°.
To the nearest foot, find the height of a tree whose shadow is 43 feet long.
height of tree
tangent (50o) = ––––––––––––
shadow length
1.1918 = height / 43
height = (43)(1.1918) = 51.2472 rounds to 51 feet
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