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From a point on a lighthouse 76 metres above sea level,the angle of depression of a fishing boat 28 degrees.How far is the boat from the foot of the lighthouse?

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right-angled triangle trig .

tan 28° = 76/x
x = 76/tan28 = appr 142.9 m

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