Question
A tree casts a shadow 50 yards long when the angle of the sun (measured from the
horizon) is 30 degree. How tall is the tree in feet?
(A) 150p3 (B) 50p3 (C) 150 (D) 75p3 (E) None of the above.
horizon) is 30 degree. How tall is the tree in feet?
(A) 150p3 (B) 50p3 (C) 150 (D) 75p3 (E) None of the above.
Answers
Henry
50yds = 150 ft.
150tan30 = 150*sqrt3/3 = 50sqrt3 = 50p3
150tan30 = 150*sqrt3/3 = 50sqrt3 = 50p3
Dahlia
150