Enrico has to draft a triangular roof to a house. (See the illustration.) The roof is 30 ft wide. If the rafters are 26 ft long, at what angle will the rafters be laid at the eaves? Assume no overhang. Round your answer to the appropriate number of significant digits. 

A. 55.4 o
B. 57.9 o
C. 57.5 o
D. 54.8 o
E. 55.9 o


Answer: D

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