SOLUTION: a 109-ft tree casts a shadow that is 130-ft long. What is the angle of elevation of the sun? A. 50 degrees B. -50 degrees C. 40 degrees D. -40 degrees

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Question 730612: a 109-ft tree casts a shadow that is 130-ft long. What is the angle of elevation of the sun?
A. 50 degrees
B. -50 degrees
C. 40 degrees
D. -40 degrees

Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
c) 40 deg
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