When first noticed the angle of depression to the boat is 16°18'. When the boat stops, the angle of depression is 48°51'. The lighthouse is 200 feet tall. How far did the boat travel from when it was first noticed until it stopped? Round your answer to the hundredths place.

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campbell_st · Answer

draw a picture

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you will need to find the distance b

then find the distance a

the distance travelled will be b - a

this question uses the tan ratio.