Question

Use the table below to determine the approximate height of the flag pole.

Answer 1

B 17.5 ft

Explanation:

tangent = opposite / adjacent

tan 35° = h / 25

multiply both sides by 25

h = 25 (tan 35°)

tan 35° = 0.70 (from your calculator)

h = 25 (0.70)

h = 17.51 ft.