Use the given information to solve the problem. Round all answers to the nearest whole number. Hint draw an image to help with set-up. 1) Charlie is standing 250 feet from the base of a tall building. If he determines that the angle of elevation from the ground to the top of the building is 62, how tall is the building?

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Use the given information to solve the problem. Round all answers to the nearest
whole number.
Hint draw an image to help with set-up.
1) Charlie is standing 250 feet from the base of a tall building. If he determines that the
angle of elevation from the ground to the top of the building is 62, how tall is the
building?
Transcribed Image Text:Use the given information to solve the problem. Round all answers to the nearest whole number. Hint draw an image to help with set-up. 1) Charlie is standing 250 feet from the base of a tall building. If he determines that the angle of elevation from the ground to the top of the building is 62, how tall is the building?
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