Question

An observer (O) is located 660 feet from a tree (T). The observer notices a hawk (H) flying at a 35° angle of elevation from his line of sight. How high is the hawk flying over the tree? You must show all work and calculations to receive full credit. (10 points)

Answer 1

Solution

Using the fact that Tan theta = opposite/adjacent

$\begin{gathered} \tan35=\frac{h}{660} \\ \\ \Rightarrow h=660\times\tan35=462.14\text{ feet} \end{gathered}$