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An observer is 310 feet from a hot air balloon before it lifts off. Determine the angle of elevation, θ, when the ballon reaches a height of 240 feet. State your answer in degrees and round to one decimal.
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An observer is 310 feet from a hot air balloon before it lifts off. Determine the angle of elevation, θ, when the ballon reaches a height of 240 feet. State your answer in degrees and round to one decimal.

 

Tan Θ = 240 / 310

Tan Θ = 0.77

Θ = 37.75 ° ◄ Ans

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