For the given question, we will find the value of x
As shown, there is a right angle triangle
The opposite side to the angle 2.5° = x
The adjacent side to the angle 2.5° = 5 ft
Using the tan function:

Using the cross product, the value of x will be:

the answer will be in inches, so we will convert ft to in
so, as 1 foot = 12 inches

Rounding to the nearest tenth
so, the answer will be x = 2.6 in