From the observation deck of a skyscraper, Ian measures a 48° angle of depression to a ship in the harbor below. If the observation deck is 871 feet high, what is the horizontal distance from the base of the skyscraper out to the ship? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a foot if necessary.
From the observation deck of a skyscraper, Ian measures a 48° angle of depression to a ship in the harbor below. If the observation deck is 871 feet high, what is the horizontal distance from the base of the skyscraper out to the ship? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a foot if necessary.
Trigonometry (11th Edition)
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Chapter1: Trigonometric Functions
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RE:
1. Give the measures of the complement and the supplement of an angle measuring 35°.
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From the observation deck of a skyscraper, Ian measures a 48° angle of depression to
a ship in the harbor below. If the observation deck is 871 feet high, what is the
horizontal distance from the base of the skyscraper out to the ship? Round your
answer to the nearest hundredth of a foot if necessary.
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