How long is the shadow cast by a 540-foot tower when the sun's rays follow the vector [6,10,-27]? Also, at what angle do the rays of the sun strike the ground?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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How long is the shadow cast by a 540-foot tower when the sun's rays follow the vector [6,10,-27]? Also, at what angle do the rays of the sun strike the ground?

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