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18 July, 19:13

A large totem pole in the state of Washington is 100 feet tall. At a particular time of day, the totem pole casts a 249-foot-long shadow. Find the measure of m

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  1. 18 July, 21:21
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    Tanα=100/249

    α=arctan (100/249) °

    α≈21.88° to nearest hundredth of a degree
  2. 18 July, 22:53
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    Depending on if you are looking for the height from the tip of the shadow to the top of the pole or looking for the angle of elevation.

    Tip to tip=268.33 feet

    Angle of Elevation = 21.88°
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