document.write( "Question 1036469: A skateboard ramp is in the shape of a right triangle and has a base length of 6 feet and a height of 2.5 feet. What is the angle of elevation of the ramp to the nearest whole degree? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #651141 by Cromlix(4381)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Hi there, \n" ); document.write( "Using tan ratio => \n" ); document.write( "tan(θ) = opposite/adjacent \n" ); document.write( "tan(θ) = 2.5/5 \n" ); document.write( "tan(θ) = 0.416 \n" ); document.write( "(θ) = 22.6 degrees \n" ); document.write( "(θ) = 23 degrees.(nearest whole degree) \n" ); document.write( "This is the angle of elevation. \n" ); document.write( "Hope this helps :-) \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |