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25 May, 12:51

A tree that is 100 feet tall casts a shadow that is 150 feet long. Determine the angle at which the rays of the sun hit the ground, to the nearest degree.

A) 31°

B) 34°

C) 42°

D) 56°

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  1. 25 May, 12:54
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    The solution is 34°.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    We can use the inverse tangent ratio to determine the angle of elevation.

    Angle = tan-1 (

    100

    150

    )

    Angle = 34°
  2. 25 May, 12:58
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    A tree that is 100 feet tall casts a shadow that is 150 feet long ...

    The angle at which the ray of the sun hit the ground is that which has a tangent equal to 100 / 150 or 2/3. This angle is equal to 33.69. Thus, the answer is letter B. 34°
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