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When the angle of elevation of the sun is 40°, a mango tree casts a shadow seven meters long.how tall is the tree?

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When the angle of elevation of the sun is 40°, a mango tree casts a shadow seven meters long.how tall is the tree?

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[tex]\sf{Tan(\theta)=\frac{Opposite}{Adjacent}}[/tex]

[tex]\sf{Tan(40°)=\frac{Opposite}{7m}}[/tex]

[tex]\sf{0.83909963118(7m)=Opposite}[/tex]

[tex]\sf{5.87\approx Opposite}[/tex]

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  • The height of the tree is 5.87 meters

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