17. You are lost at sea. A helicopter has come to rescue you. The helicopter is flying at a height of 400 feet and drops a ladder down. You are 40 feet from the ladder and look up at the helicopter. What is the angle of elevation from you to the helicopter (to the nearest degree)?

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17. You are lost at sea. A helicopter has come to rescue you. The helicopter is flying at a height of
400 feet and drops a ladder down. You are 40 feet from the ladder and look up at the helicopter.
What is the angle of elevation from you to the helicopter (to the nearest degree)?
Transcribed Image Text:17. You are lost at sea. A helicopter has come to rescue you. The helicopter is flying at a height of 400 feet and drops a ladder down. You are 40 feet from the ladder and look up at the helicopter. What is the angle of elevation from you to the helicopter (to the nearest degree)?
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