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A 5.5 ft tall woman casts a 6.2 ft shadow. Find the angle of elevation of the sun.

14 years ago

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Answered by Damon
tan (angle) = 5.5/6.2
14 years ago
Answered by ViKKi
tan^-1(5.5/6.2)
=41.6

^^^using a TI-84 PLUS^^^
13 years ago

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