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11 November, 11:56

The observation deck of the John Hancock Center is 1030 feet above the ground. The Skydeck of the Sears Tower is 1335 feet above the ground. The John Hancock Center is 1.7 miles from the Sears Tower. What is the angle of elevation of someone standing on the observation deck of the John Hancock Center looking up to the Skydeck of the Sears Tower?

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  1. 11 November, 12:22
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    Angle of elevation is 88°

    Step-by-step explanation:

    The distance between the two = 1.7 miles

    = 8.97 ft.

    The height of the skydeck = 305 ft

    tanθ = 305/8.97

    tanθ = 34

    θ = 88°

    The angle of elevation is 88°
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