Solve the problem.
-A tree casts a shadow of 26 meters when the angle of elevation of the sun is 24°. Find the height of the tree to the nearest meter.
A) 10 m
B) 11 m
C) 12 m
D) 13 m

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the height of the tree, use the tangent of the angle of elevation: tan(24°) = height / 26. Solving for height gives height = 26 * tan(24°) ≈ 11.6, which rounds to 12 meters.

Solve the Problem. -A Tree Casts a Shadow of 26 Meters When the Meters