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6. A radio tower 200 ft high casts a shadow 75 ft long. What is the angle of elevation to

the top of the tower?

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Answer:

Angle of elevation of the sun: 69 degrees

Explanation:

tan(x) = 200/75

x = tan^-1 (200/75)

x = 69 degrees

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