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9 October, 15:01

The world's tallest unsupported flagpole is a 282ft tall steel pole in Surrey, British Columbia. The shortest shadow cast by the pole during the year is 137ft long. To the nearest degree, what is the angle of elevation of the sun when casting the flagpole's shortest shadow?

A. 26

B. 29

C. 61

D. 64

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  1. 9 October, 15:27
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    The answer is D. 64

    x = arctan (282/137)

    x = 64.0887952°
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