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An escalator in a department store carries people a vertical distance of 14 feet between floors. How

long is the escalator if it makes an angle of 30° with the ground?

Feet : ____

An escalator in a department store carries people a vertical distance of 14 feet between-example-1
User Moondustt
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The escalator -- or hypotenuse-- is
40
feet long

Hope this helps!!!
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