Solve the problem. A building 260 feet tall casts a 50 foot long shadow. If a person stands at the end of the shadow and looks up to the top of the building, what is the angle of the person's eyes to the top of the building (to the nearest degree)?
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So, tan(θ) = 260/50 = 5.2 Show more…
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