Sam Measures a 30 Degree Angle Between a Flagpole and a Tree

question 19

Multiple Choice

Sam measures a 30 degree angle between a flagpole and a tree. If Sam measured 20 m between himself and the tree and there is a 90 degree angle from the tree to the flagpole and Sam, how far away is the tree from the flagpole?

• A)20 m
• B)10 m
• C)11.5 m
• D)17.3 m

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