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The height of a tree 2020-09-27
From Kerissa:
A man height 1.2 m standing on top of a building 34.6m high views a tree some distance away he observes that the angle of depression of the base of the tree is 35 and the angle of depression of the top of the tree is 29, assuming that the tree stands of level ground. Determine the height of the tree.
Answered by Penny Nom.
The height of a tree 2008-09-09
From danice:
At a certain time of day, the angle of elevation of the sun is 30°. A tree has a shadow that is 25 feet long. Find the height of the tree to the nearest foot.
Answered by Penny Nom.
 
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