Solve the problem.
-From a distance of 1200 feet from a spotlight, the angle of elevation to a cloud base is 40°. Find the height of the cloud base to the nearest foot.
A) 919 ft
B) 1007 ft
C) 771 ft
D) 1430 ft

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the height of the cloud base, use the tangent function in trigonometry: tan(θ) = opposite/adjacent. Here, θ = 40°, and the adjacent side is 1200 feet. So, height = 1200 * tan(40°) ≈ 1007 feet.

Solve the Problem. -From a Distance of 1200 Feet from a Spotlight, the a Spotlight