18°
Step-by-step explanation:
A ski slope is 320 yards long with a vertical drop of 100 yards. Find the
angle of elevation of the ski run. Round to the nearest degree.
The formula for angle of elevation is given as:
sin θ =Opposite/ Hypotenuse
Opposite = Vertical drop = 100 yards
Hypotenuse = Ski slope = 320 yards.
Angle of elevation =
sin θ = 100/320
sin θ = 0.3125
θ = arc sin(0.3125)
= 18.209956864°
Approximately = 18°