SOLUTION: From a point on the ground 255 m from the base of a tower, the angle of elevation to the top of the tower is 57.6 degrees. Find the height of the tower.
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Question 511507: From a point on the ground 255 m from the base of a tower, the angle of elevation to the top of the tower is 57.6 degrees. Find the height of the tower.
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
h = (255)[tan(57.6º)]
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