Question

The angle of elevation to a nearby tree from a point on the ground is

measured to be 38°. How tall is the tree if the point on the ground is 77 feet from the tree? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot if necessary.

Answer 1

Explanation:

tan 38 = opp/adj = h/77

h = 77tan38

h = 60.1589932...

h = 60.2 ft