Question

The Washington monument is 555 feet high. If you are standing one quarter of a mile, or 1320 feet, from the base of the monument and looking at the top, find the angle of elevation to the nearest degree.

Mar 28, 2016

55/1320 = tan x

Mar 28, 2016

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