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A vertical pole 6 m tall casts a shadow 8 m long on level ground. Find the angle of elevation of the sun, in degrees.

  1. 53.13°
  2. 45°
  3. 30°
  4. 36.87°

Answer

D. 36.87°

Solution

= 68 = 0.75=36.87°.

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