Question

A helicopter takes off from the ground 800 feet from the base of a building. It flies in a straight line directly to the top of the building. If the building is 160 feet tall, what angle did the helicopter take off from?

Answer 1

\[\frac{180 \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{160}{800}\right)}{\pi }=11.31 {}^{\circ} \]

Answer 2

thank you I was really lost @robtobey

Answer 3

Your welcome and thank you for the medals.

Answer 4

no problem