Question

A tree's shadow is 4.8 meters long on level ground, as shown. The angle of elevation from the tip of the shadow to the sun is 50°. Based on this information, what is the approximate height of the tree? Write a trig equation, show your work and pick your answer. A. 3.1 m B. 3.6 m C. 5.7 m D. 7.5 m

Answer 1

Answer:

c.

Step-by-step explanation:

tan(50)=x/4.8

then

4.8 times Tan(50)

equals

5.7