SOLUTION: The angle of elevation of a building from a point on the ground 200 feet away from its base is 42 degrees. Find the height of the building to the nearest foot. A. 180 feet

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Question 362059: The angle of elevation of a building from a point on the ground 200 feet away from its base is 42 degrees. Find the height of the building to the nearest foot.
A. 180 feet

B. 187 feet

C. 195 feet

D. 200 feet

E. 206 feet
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, rfer:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi, 

tan 42° = opp/adj

200* tan 42° = opp = 180ft to the nearest foot

answer A would be the correct choice

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
tan42*200=180 ft