WPP #12: Unit O Concept 10: Solving Angle of elevation and depression word problems

Problem: It is that time of the year again... for Superbowl Puppies! The husky, on its paw ready to compete the game, is about to jump on a stool. The angle of elevation to the top of the stool is 33 degrees and 8 minutes. a) If the base of the stool is 12 feet from the puppy, what is the height of the stool (to the nearest foot)? In the next round, the same puppy has to slide down the mini puppy slide from where he is standing (the stool). The puppy is standing on top of the slide looking down at the ground. The vertical distance from the ground to the puppy's eyes are 6 more feet than the height of the stool. The angle of depression is 54 degrees and 16 minutes. b) How long is the slide that the puppy is going to slide on(to the nearest foot)?


                                     

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