1. An escalator at a shopping center is 200 ft 9 in. (2409 in.) long, and rises at an angle of 15°. What is thevertical rise of the escalator? Round to the nearest inch.

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An escalator at a shopping center is 200 ft 9 in. (2409 in.) long, and rises at an angle of 15°. What is the rtical rise of the escalator? Round to the nearest inch.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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