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The angle of elevation from point A to the top of a cliff is 38 degrees. If point A is 80 feet from the base of the cliff, how high is the cliff? A. 60.50 ft. B. 62.50 ft. C. 63.50 ft. D. 61.50 ft.
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The angle of elevation from point A to the top of a cliff is 38 degrees. If point A is 80 feet from the base of the cliff, how high is the cliff?

A.
60.50 ft.
B.
62.50 ft.
C.
63.50 ft.
D.
61.50 ft.

User StarbuckBarista
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tan 38 = h/80
h = 80 tan 38 = 62.50 ft

Its B
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