Nick is stuck at the top of a Ferris wheel. His mother is standing 38 feet from the base of the wheel watching him. If the angle

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of elevation from nick's mom to nick is 73, how far off the ground is nick?

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Lyrx [107] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-23T22:28:45+03:00

Answer:

124.3 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

We solve the above question using the Trigonometric function of Tangent

= tan θ = Opposite/Adjacent

θ = Angle of Elevation = 73°

Adjacent = 38 ft

Opposite = x

Hence

tan 73° = x/38 ft

Cross Multiply

x = tan 73° × 38 ft

x = 124.2923995 ft

Approximately = 124.3 ft

Therefore, Nick is 124.3 ft from the ground.