SOLUTION: A skyscraper is 100 ft high. The angle of elevation from Charlie to the top of the skyscraper is 25 degrees. How far is Charlie from the base of the skyscraper?
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Question 270489: A skyscraper is 100 ft high. The angle of elevation from Charlie to the top of the skyscraper is 25 degrees. How far is Charlie from the base of the skyscraper?
Answer by Greenfinch(383) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Assuming Charlie's height is not significant, tan 25 = 100/distance
so distance is 100/tan 25 = 214.45 feet
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