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) The distance d shows how far the shadow extends horizontally from the tip of the sundial. Draw the right triangle formed by d and h. Label the angle of elevation of the sun as θ.

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Answer:

A. Height is 161.61ft

B. Check attachment for diagram of right triangle from shadow of Sundai bridge

Explanation:

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We used the Pythagorean theorem in solving for height where cosine angle is adjacent side by hypothenuse side

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