In the given diagram, Benjamin observes a buoy in the sea below him from a point 6 ft above a 45 ft cliff. He has been told that the perpendicular distance from the buoy to the base of the cliff is 60 ft. What is the angle of depression, in degrees, from Benjamin to the buoy? Give your solutions to two decimal places. B D

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In the given diagram, Benjamin
observes a buoy in the sea below him from a
point 6 ft above a 45 ft cliff. He has been told
that the perpendicular distance from the
buoy to the base of the cliff is 60 ft. What is
the angle of depression, in degrees, from
Benjamin to the buoy? Give your solutions
to two decimal places.
B
D
Transcribed Image Text:In the given diagram, Benjamin observes a buoy in the sea below him from a point 6 ft above a 45 ft cliff. He has been told that the perpendicular distance from the buoy to the base of the cliff is 60 ft. What is the angle of depression, in degrees, from Benjamin to the buoy? Give your solutions to two decimal places. B D
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