Question

A 35 foot tree casts a 13 foot shadow. What is the degree of elevation for the sun?

Answer 1

Answer:

tan (thita) = 35/13

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Tan( angle) = opposite/ adjacent

Tan( angle) = 35/13

Angle = arc tan 35/13

Angle = 69.624 degrees

Round the answer as needed.