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Find the vertical distance between the bottom of the ski lift and the summit.
Answer to Problem 5P
545 ft.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The angle of elevation of the summit of a mountain from the bottom of a ski lift is
Formula Used:
Calculation:
Represent the given situation :
We need to find y .
Use the sine formula :
So, the vertical distance between the bottom of the ski lift and the summit is 545 ft.
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