SOLUTION: A 96- foot tree casts a shadow that is 120 long. What is the angle of inclination of the sun.

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Question 547339: A 96- foot tree casts a shadow that is 120 long. What is the angle of inclination of the sun.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A 96- foot tree casts a shadow that is 120 long. What is the angle of inclination of the sun.
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Draw the picture.
Find the angle opposite the tree.
tan^-1(96/120) = 38.66 degrees
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Stan H.