SOLUTION: 1. A statue creates a shadow that is 30 ft long. The angle of elevation of the sun is 50°. (a) Draw a diagram that represents this situation. (b) How tall is the statue? Round yo

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Question 1127543: 1. A statue creates a shadow that is 30 ft long. The angle of elevation of the sun is 50°.
(a) Draw a diagram that represents this situation.
(b) How tall is the statue? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot. Show your work.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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y, statue
30, shadow on ground

y%2F30=tan%2850%29

y=30%2Atan%2850%29

y=35.8