Trig Word Problems

Question 1

Find the angle of elevation.

Accepted Answer

10.2°

Question 2

A 6 m ladder is placed against a wall at an angle of 50 degrees with the ground. Find x.

Accepted Answer

4.6 m

Question 3

A plane flying at 10,000 m begins its decent 200,000 m from the airport. Find x.

Accepted Answer

2.9°

Question 4

A tower 18 metres high casts a shadow 9.5 metres long, what is the angle of elevation to sun?

Accepted Answer

62.2°

Question 5

How tall is the building? First calculate x, then find the total building height.

Accepted Answer

70.8

Question 6

3.5 m tall water slide makes a 40 degree angle with the surface of the water. How long is it?

Accepted Answer

5.45 m

Question 7

Find height of rocket. First find x, then find total height.

Accepted Answer

95.4

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