4) The angle of elevation from a boat to the top of a 48-meter lighthouse is 25°. How far is the ship from the base of the lighthouse?

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4) The angle of elevation from a boat to the top of a 48-meter lighthouse is 25°. How far is the
ship from the base of the lighthouse?
5) A prince is standing 100 meters from the base of a tower where a beautiful princess is being
held captive. The princess sees the prince at a 30° angle of depression. How high will the prince
have to climb to rescue the princess?
6) A 60 foot ramp rises from the first floor to the second floor of a parking garage. The ram
makes a 15° angle with the ground. How high above the first floor is the second floor?
Transcribed Image Text:Styles 4) The angle of elevation from a boat to the top of a 48-meter lighthouse is 25°. How far is the ship from the base of the lighthouse? 5) A prince is standing 100 meters from the base of a tower where a beautiful princess is being held captive. The princess sees the prince at a 30° angle of depression. How high will the prince have to climb to rescue the princess? 6) A 60 foot ramp rises from the first floor to the second floor of a parking garage. The ram makes a 15° angle with the ground. How high above the first floor is the second floor?
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