Answer:
16 ft
Step-by-step explanation:
We start by converting 1yd to ft,
1yd = 3ft
So in the smaller triangle, we have 3ft, 4.5ft. Using Sine, Cos, and Tan rule. We know that
TanΦ = opposite / adjacent
TanΦ = 3ft / 4.5ft
TanΦ = 0.667
Φ = Tan^-1 0.6
Φ = 33.69
This means that the angle of elevation is 33.69°
Using this angle, and the same tan rule again, we gave
Tan 33.69 = opp/24
0.667 = opp/24
opp = 24 * 0.667
opp = 16 ft
