A 6 foot person casts a 26 foot shadow. What is the angle of elevation of the sun? (nearest whole degree)

Mathematics · College · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Answered on Wed Jul 06 2022

Here,

Perpendicular, P = 6 foot

And, Base, B = 26 foot

Let the angle of elevation be A

We know, Tan A = P/B

Tan A = 6/26

Tan A = 3/13

A = Tan‐¹(0.2307)

A = 13°

So, Angle of elevation is 13°.