Duplicate of Trig Word Problems - sohcahtoa

Question 1

A 20 foot ladder is placed against a wall at an angle of 50 degrees with the ground. Find x.

Accepted Answer

12.9

Question 2

11.5 foot water slide makes a 40 degree angle with the surface of the water. How long is it?

Accepted Answer

17.9

Question 3

A plane flying at 31,000 feet begins its decent 660,000 feet from the airport. Find x.

Accepted Answer

2.7

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

62.2

Questions 4