SOLUTION: a person standing 60 inches tall casts a shadow 87 inches long. what is the angle of elevation of the sun to the nearest degree?
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Question 549055: a person standing 60 inches tall casts a shadow 87 inches long. what is the angle of elevation of the sun to the nearest degree? Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! a person standing 60 inches tall casts a shadow 87 inches long. what is the angle of elevation of the sun to the nearest degree?
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tan(A) = 60/87
A =~ 34.59 degs
--> 35 degs
