With the sun at a certain altitude, it is noticed that a tower casts a shadow 110 feet long at the same time a pole 7 feet high cast a shadow 6 feet. What is the angle of elevation of the sun at that time? 39 48' 49 24' 50° 12' O 40°36'

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With the sun at a certain altitude, it is noticed that a tower casts a shadow
110 feet long at the same time a pole 7 feet high cast a shadow 6 feet.
What is the angle of elevation of the sun at that time?
39 48'
O 49° 24'
50° 12'
40° 36'
Transcribed Image Text:With the sun at a certain altitude, it is noticed that a tower casts a shadow 110 feet long at the same time a pole 7 feet high cast a shadow 6 feet. What is the angle of elevation of the sun at that time? 39 48' O 49° 24' 50° 12' 40° 36'
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