The Angle of Elevation from a Point on the Ground

question 211

Multiple Choice

The angle of elevation from a point on the ground to the top of a tower is 36° 12'. The angle of elevation from a point 164 feet farther back from the tower is 21° 15'. Find the height
Of the tower. Round your answer to the hundredths place.

• A)146.58 ft
• B)1360.8 ft
• C)131.84 ft
• D)136.08 ft

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