The shadow of a vertical tower is 68.0​-ft long when the angle of elevation of the sun is 31.0°. Find the height of the tower.

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Chapter78: Computing Angles Made By The Intersection Of Two Angular Surfaces
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The shadow of a vertical tower is
68.0​-ft
long when the angle of elevation of the sun is
31.0°.
Find the height of the tower.
 
 
 

 

Part 1
The building is
 
ft tall.
31.0°
68.0 ft
Transcribed Image Text:31.0° 68.0 ft
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