Suppose that you are headed toward a plateau 50 meters high. If the angle of elevation to the top of the plateau is 20 degrees, how far are you from the base of the plateau? O a. 125 m O b. 137 m O c. 107 m 150 m

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Suppose that you are headed toward a plateau 50 meters high. If the angle of elevation to the top of
the plateau is 20 degrees, how far are you from the base of the plateau?
O a. 125 m
O b. 137 m
O C. 107 m
O d. 150 m
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that you are headed toward a plateau 50 meters high. If the angle of elevation to the top of the plateau is 20 degrees, how far are you from the base of the plateau? O a. 125 m O b. 137 m O C. 107 m O d. 150 m
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