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The distance to the top of the flagpole from where the student is standing is 240 feet. What is the approximate angle of elevation to the top of the flagpole?

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answer is 1.566 deg

Explanation:

The angle of elevation is given by the formula

tanθ = height/distance

tanθ = H/ 240

tanθ × 240 = H

θ =( tan∧-1) 240

= 1.566 deg

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