Question: A flagpole is 15 meters tall. From a point 10 meters away from the base of the flagpole, what is the angle of elevation to the top of the flagpole?
Options:
Correct Answer: 36.87 degrees
Solution:
tan(θ) = height/distance = 15/10 => θ = tan⁻¹(1.5) = 56.31 degrees