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To Find : The height of cliff.
Answer to Problem 9ST2
The height of cliff is 44.5m .
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
From a point on the ground 100m from the foot of the cliff, the
Suppose the height of cliff is x,
Apply the tan formula for angle 24° in the right angle
Therefore, height of cliff is 44.5m .
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