An aerial photograph is taken of a building. The photograph is made when the angle of elevation of the sun is 24 The shadow is determined to be 80 feet long. How tall is the building?

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An aerial photograph is taken of a building. The photograph is made when the angle of elevation of the sun is
24° The shadow is determined to be 80 feet long. How tall is the building?
The building is approximately feet tall.
(Round to the nearest foot as needed.)
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Transcribed Image Text:8.4.19 An aerial photograph is taken of a building. The photograph is made when the angle of elevation of the sun is 24° The shadow is determined to be 80 feet long. How tall is the building? The building is approximately feet tall. (Round to the nearest foot as needed.) Enter your answer in the answer box and then click Check Answer. All parts showing Clear All
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