Juan works in a tower overlooking the ocean. From a point on his tower at 200 feet above water level, he sees a boat sailing towards him at a 15 degree angle of depression. 1 minute later the angle of depression is 34 degrees. Assuming the boat remained on course, how far did the boat travel between observations? Round to nearest tenth with the correct unit of measure.

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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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Juan works in a tower overlooking the ocean. From a point on his
tower at 200 feet above water level, he sees a boat sailing towards
him at a 15 degree angle of depression. 1 minute later the angle of
depression is 34 degrees. Assuming the boat remained on course,
how far did the boat travel between observations? Round to nearest
tenth with the correct unit of measure.
Transcribed Image Text:Juan works in a tower overlooking the ocean. From a point on his tower at 200 feet above water level, he sees a boat sailing towards him at a 15 degree angle of depression. 1 minute later the angle of depression is 34 degrees. Assuming the boat remained on course, how far did the boat travel between observations? Round to nearest tenth with the correct unit of measure.
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