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Daniel sees a lighthouse in the harbor. He estimates the angle of elevation is 70°. If the lighthouse is 140 feet tall, what is the approximate distance between Daniel and the top of the lighthouse? (Assume the lighthouse meets the ground at a right angle.)

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Answer:

Distance between Daniel and the top of the lighthouse (h) = 149 m

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