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1. The angle of depression from the top of the

school to the base of the flag pole in front of

the school is 50°. If the flag pole is 35 feet from

the base of the school, find the height of the

school.

User Ayublin
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Answer:

41.7feet

Explanation:

From the question we are given the following

angle of depression = 50°

Distance of the pole from the base of the feet = 35feet (Adjacent)

Required

height of the school (opposite)

Using the SOH CAH TOA identity

Tan theta = opp/adj

Tan 50 = H/35

H = 35tan 50

H = 35(1.1918)

H = 41.7feet

Hence the height of the school is 41.7feet

User Sayou
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