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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A person is watching a boat from the top of a lighthouse. The boat is approaching the lighthouse directly. When first noticed the angle of depression to the boat is 17°44'. When the boat stops, the angle of depression is 48°13' . 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.

OpenStudy (dumbcow):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do we have to add the 17 and 48 together to make up that angle?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@dumbcow

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