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  • 23-07-2020
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A tree casts a shadow 21m long. The angle of elevation of the sun is 55 degrees. What is the height of the tree?

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Answer:

The height of the tree is about 30 feet.

Step-by-step explanation:

tan(55) = h/21

*21          *21

21*tan(55)=h

29.99=h

h=29.99=30 feet

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