Trigonometry (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321671775
ISBN 13: 978-0-32167-177-6

Chapter 2 - Test - Page 92: 16

Answer

15.5 ft

Work Step by Step

Draw a sketch (see below) $\displaystyle \tan 32^{\circ}10^{\prime}=\frac{a}{24.7},\quad$ solve for a: a$=24.7\tan 32^{\circ}10^{\prime}\approx 15.53435902$ The flagpole is about 15.5 ft high.
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