Question

The line of sight from a small boat to the light at the top of a 35-foot lighthouse built on a cliff 30 feet above the water makes a 35° angle with the water. To the nearest foot, how far is the boat from the cliff?
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Answer 1

A. 45 feet
B. 93 feet
C. 49 feet
D. 113 feet

Answer 2

@agent0smith

Answer 3

if x is the distance

tan 35 = 65/x

x = 65/tan 35

Answer 4

Sooo...my answer isssss???

Answer 5

93 ft

Answer 6

thanks :)