Nathan is climbing a 25 foot ladder that is leaning against a tree in order to get to his deer stand. The foot of the ladder is 15 feet from the base of the tree. Find the measure of the angle the ladder makes with the ground. (Round to the nearest degree) * 31° 53° 40° 37°

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Nathan is climbing a 25 foot ladder that is leaning against a tree in order to get to
his deer stand. The foot of the ladder is 15 feet from the base of the tree. Find the
measure of the angle the ladder makes with the ground. (Round to the nearest
degree) *
31°
53°
40°
37°
Transcribed Image Text:Nathan is climbing a 25 foot ladder that is leaning against a tree in order to get to his deer stand. The foot of the ladder is 15 feet from the base of the tree. Find the measure of the angle the ladder makes with the ground. (Round to the nearest degree) * 31° 53° 40° 37°
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