Solve the Problem $42 ^ { \circ } 59 ^ { \prime }$

question 298

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A contractor needs to know the height of a building to estimate the cost of a job. From a point 99 feet away from the base of the building, the angle of elevation to the top of the building is found to be $42 ^ { \circ } 59 ^ { \prime }$ . Find the height of the building. Round your answer to the hundredths place when necessary.

• A) \(90.74 \mathrm { ft }\)
• B) \(95.17 \mathrm { ft }\)
• C) \(92.27 \mathrm { ft }\)
• D) \(96.5 \mathrm { ft }\)

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