HELP! Angle and geometry problem!

[erickaann1994]

nate built a skateboard ramp that covers a horizontal distance of 10ft. The ramp rises a total of 3.5 ft. What angle does the ramp make with the ground? Round to the nearest degree.

 

[JeffM]

Hi Eric

Do you know the basic trigonometric functions?

Did you draw a sketch?

Do you see how these two things may be able to help you?