Question

Find the angle of elevation to the top of a 150-ft flagpole from a point 50 feet from the base of the pole. round your answer to the nearest tenth. a. 71.6� b. 18.4� c. 19.5� d. 70.5� please select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

Answer 1

Explanation:

For a right triangle

tan Φ = opposite leg / adjacent leg

tan Φ = 150 / 50

Φ = arctan ( 150/50) = 71.6 degrees