26. From a lighthouse 120 ft high, the angles of depression of two boats directly in line with and on the same side of the lighthouse are found to be 34°30' and 27°40'. How far apart are the boats? A. 52.29 ft B. 53.29 ft C. 54.29 ft D. 55.29 ft

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26. From a lighthouse 120 ft high, the angles of depression of two boats directly in line with
and on the same
side of the lighthouse are found to be 34°30' and 27°40'. How far apart are the boats?
A. 52.29 ft B. 53.29 ft C. 54.29 ft D. 55.29 ft
Transcribed Image Text:26. From a lighthouse 120 ft high, the angles of depression of two boats directly in line with and on the same side of the lighthouse are found to be 34°30' and 27°40'. How far apart are the boats? A. 52.29 ft B. 53.29 ft C. 54.29 ft D. 55.29 ft
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