Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781337614085
Author: Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher: Cengage,
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A surveyor measures the top of a building 50 feet away from him. His angle measuring device is 4 feet above the ground. The angle of elevation to the top building is 63 degrees. How tall is the building? Round to the nearest whole number.

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