SOLUTION: What is the angle of elevation of the sun when a 48​-ft mast casts a 16 ft​ shadow?

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Question 1206036: What is the angle of elevation of the sun when a 48​-ft mast casts a 16 ft​ shadow?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, math_tutor2020:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, the angle measure

tan%28x%29=48%2F16
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Answer by math_tutor2020(3817) About Me  (Show Source):
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theta = theta = angle of elevation


tan(angle) = opposite/adjacent
tan(theta) = 48/16
tan(theta) = 3
theta = = arctan(3) = 71.565051 degrees approximately
Round this value however needed.