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2 years ago

A boat is heading towards a lighthouse,

Mathematics

1 answer:

larisa86 [58]2 years ago

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Answer: 920.3 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

$\tan 7^{\circ}=\frac{113}{x} \\ \\ x(\tan 7^{\circ})=113 \\ \\ x=\frac{113}{\tan 7^{\circ}} \approx \boxed{920.3 \text{ ft}}$

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Step-by-step explanation:

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