Kat V.
asked • 02/08/21The angle of elevation to the top of a building in Seattle is found to be 2.2 degrees from the ground at a distance of 1.7 miles from the base of the building. Using this information, find the height of the building to the nearest foot. Hint: Watch units!
Mark M. answered • 02/08/21
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
Draw and label a diagram!
h represents the height of the building
1.7 miles = 8976 ft
h / 8976 = tan 2.2°
Can you solve for h and answer?
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