Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

You may use a graphing calculator when answering these questions. 39. Multiple Choice To get a rough idea of the height of a building, John paces off 50 feet from the base of the building, then measures the angle of elevation from the ground to the top of the building at that point to be 58∘58^{\circ}. About how tall is the building? (A) 31 feet (B) 42 feet (C) 59 feet (D) 80 feet (E) 417 feet (A) 31 feet (B) 42 feet (C) 59 feet (D) 80 feet (E) 417 feet

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