Question

the sun shines on a flagpole, causing a shadow to be cast on the ground. the distance from the base of the pole to the tip of the shadow is 49 feet. at that time of day, the sun's rays make an angle of 38° with the ground. How tall is the flagpole?​

Answer 1

30.17feet high

Explanation:

Given the following

the distance from the base of the pole to the tip of the shadow = 49feet (hypotenuse)

angle of elevation = 38°

Required

Height of the flagpole (opposite)

Using the SOH CAH TOA identity

Sin theta = opposite/hypotenuse

Sin 38 = H/49

H = 49sin38

H = 49(0.6157)

H = 30.17feet

Hence the flagpole is 30.17feet high