The triangle formed is shown in the diagram below
The angle of elevation of the sun is represented by x. To determine x, we would apply the tangent trigonometric ratio which is expressed as
Tan# = opposite side/adjacent side
opposite side = 150
adjacent side = 40
Tan x = 150/40 = 3.75
x = Tan^-1(3.75)
x = 75.069
To the nearest degree, the measure of the angle of elevation of the sun is 75 degrees
