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A point P is 500m from the base of a pole. If the angle of elevation of the top of the pole to the point P is 40 degrees, find the height of the pole

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Straightforward trig ratio

tan Ø = opposite/adjacent
tan 40° = height/500

height = 500tan40° = ......

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