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The shadow of a 60 foot pole is a 100 feet long. What is the angle of evaluation from the end of the shadow to the top of the pole?

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The angle is approximately [tex]31^{o}[/tex].

Step-by-step explanation:

The description i the given question can be represented with the sides of a right angled triangle.

Applying the appropriate trigonometric function, we have;

Tan θ = [tex]\frac{opposite}{adjacent}[/tex]

In the question, opposite side = 60 feet, and adjacent side = 100 feet.

Tan θ = [tex]\frac{60}{100}[/tex]

         = 0.6

θ = [tex]Tan^{-1}[/tex] 0.6

  = [tex]30.964^{o}[/tex]

θ = [tex]31^{o}[/tex]

The angle of elevation from the end of the shadow to the top of the pole is [tex]31^{o}[/tex].

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