Question

Daniel sees a lighthouse in the harbor. He estimates the angle of elevation is 60°. If the lighthouse is 120 feet tall, what is the approximate distance between Daniel and the top of the lighthouse? (Assume the lighthouse meets the ground at a right angle

Dec 12, 2012

tan 60 = 120/x;

x = 120/tan60

Dec 13, 2012

dude

Jan 7, 2013

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