At a point on the ground 49.9 feet from the foot of the flagpole, the angle of elevation to the top of the flagpole is 49.5°. Find the height of the flagpole. Illustration Solution: Trigo function to be used:

At a point on the ground 49.9 feet from the foot of the flagpole, the angle of elevation to the top of the flagpole is 49.5°. Find the height of the flagpole. Illustration Solution: Trigo function to be used:

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Trigo function to be used:

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