When the angle of elevation to the sun is 37°, a flagpole casts a shadow that is 24.2 ft long. What is the height of the flagpole? Round to the nearest thousandth.

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When the angle of elevation to the sun is 37°, a flagpole casts a shadow that is 24.2 ft long. What is the height of the flagpole? Round to the nearest thousandth.

When the angle of elevation to the sun is 37°, a
flagpole casts a shadow that is 24.2 ft long. What is the
height of the flagpole? Round to the nearest thousandth.
Transcribed Image Text:When the angle of elevation to the sun is 37°, a flagpole casts a shadow that is 24.2 ft long. What is the height of the flagpole? Round to the nearest thousandth.
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Angle of elevation to the sun is 37°

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