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the base of a tower on a distant island and T as the top of the tower. A survey was
done and measured PQB
= 58° and 2QPB 72°. The surveyor also measured
the angle of elevation from P to the top of tower as 1°. About how tall is the tower in
feet? (1 mile is equal to 5280 feet)
O 153 feet
O 167 feet
O 102 feet
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Transcribed Image Text:Two points P and Q are on a shoreline which is 1.5 miles apart. Assume point B as
the base of a tower on a distant island and T as the top of the tower. A survey was
done and measured PQB
= 58° and 2QPB 72°. The surveyor also measured
the angle of elevation from P to the top of tower as 1°. About how tall is the tower in
feet? (1 mile is equal to 5280 feet)
O 153 feet
O 167 feet
O 102 feet
O 123 feet
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