Question

At a certain time of day, the sun causes objects to cast shadows at a 65° angle with the ground. At this time of day, a flagpole

casts a shadow that is 9 feet long. How tall is the flagpole to the nearest foot?
A.4 feet
B.7 feet
С.8 feet
D.19 feet

Answer 1

D 19 feet

Explanation:

Let x = height of flagpole

tan 65 = x/9

9tan 65 = x

x = 19.3 ≅ 19 ft. to the nearest foot