A kite is held fast by a taut line 220 ft long. If the line makes an angle of 21°40' with the horizontal, how high is the kite above the ground when its line is fastened to a post 6 ft above the ground.

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3. A kite is held fast by a taut line 220 ft long. If the line makes an angle of
21°40' with the horizontal, how high is the kite above the ground when its
line is fastened to a post 6 ft above the ground.
Transcribed Image Text:3. A kite is held fast by a taut line 220 ft long. If the line makes an angle of 21°40' with the horizontal, how high is the kite above the ground when its line is fastened to a post 6 ft above the ground.
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