Question

If this sun is 66° above the horizon, find the length of the shadow cast by a building 61 feet tall. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

27.2 ft

Explanation:

We solve using the Trigonometric function of tan

tan θ = Opposite/Adjacent

θ = 66°

Opposite = Height of the building = 61 ft

Adjacent = Length of the shadow = ? = x

tan 66 = 61/x

Cross Multiply

tan 66 × x = 61

x = 61 ft/tan 66

x = 27.158949804 ft

Approximately = 27.2 ft

The length of the shadow = 27.2 ft