Solve the problem. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.Determine the height of a tower if it casts a shadow 42 ft long on level ground when the angle of elevation of the sun is 20°.
A. 39.47 ft
B. 122.80 ft
C. 15.29 ft
D. 44.70 ft
Answer: C
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What will be an ideal response?
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