SOLUTION: if a tree 28 meters tall cast a shadow 32 meters long ,what is the angle of elevation of the sun to the nearest degree.

Question 1072684: if a tree 28 meters tall cast a shadow 32 meters long ,what is the angle of elevation of the sun to the nearest degree.

Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The tangent of the angle is 28/32.
Answer by ikleyn(52798) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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