At a certain time of day, a 15 foot tree casts a shadow. If the angle of elevation of the sun is 32°, find the length of the shadow. * 24.00 ft. 7.95 ft. 9.37 ft. O 28.31 ft.

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At a certain time of day, a 15 foot tree casts a shadow. If the angle of elevation of
the sun is 32°, find the length of the shadow. *
24.00 ft.
7.95 ft.
9.37 ft.
O 28.31 ft.
Transcribed Image Text:At a certain time of day, a 15 foot tree casts a shadow. If the angle of elevation of the sun is 32°, find the length of the shadow. * 24.00 ft. 7.95 ft. 9.37 ft. O 28.31 ft.
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