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A lighthouse built at sea level is 150 feet high. From its top, the angle of depression of a buoy is 25°. Find the distance from the buoy to the foot of the lighthouse.
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A lighthouse built at sea level is 150 feet high. From its top, the angle of depression of a buoy is 25°.

Find the distance from the buoy to the foot of the lighthouse.

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Answer:

321.8

Explanation:

tan25°=150/x plug into calculator

Gives 321.68

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