To Estimate the Height of a Building Above a Level $28.5 ^ { \circ }$

question 71

Essay

To estimate the height of a building above a level plain, a surveyor measures the angle of elevation to the top of the building to be $28.5 ^ { \circ }$ . Three hundred feet closer to the building the angle of elevation is $32.5 ^ { \circ }$ . Estimate the height of the building. Round your answer to the nearest foot.

Recognize the wide range of users of accounting information.

Understand the principles underlying the recording of economic events in financial accounting.

Comprehend the fundamental assumptions guiding financial reporting.

Recognize the importance and purpose of financial statements in communicating business activities.

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