Question

A carnival tent is set up using a 32-foot pole as the center. The Support wires each have an angle of elevation of 38 degrees from the ground to the top of the pole. Approximately how many feet of wire is needed for one support for the tent?

Answer 1

about 52 feet

Explanation:

The figure is omitted--you may draw it to confirm my answer.

sin (38°) = 32/x

x sin (38°) = 32

x = 32 / sin (38°) = about 52 feet