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    Mathematics
    Grade9
    Easy

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    A yacht is anchored 90 feet offshore from the base of a lighthouse. The angle of elevation from the boat to the top of the lighthouse is 26 degrees. The distance between the yacht and the top of the lighthouse is about 100 feet. Select the one that is nearest to the height of the lighthouse.

    1. 25 feet
    2. 45 feet
    3. 110 feet
    4. 135 feet

    The correct answer is: 45 feet

      45 feet is nearest to the height of the lighthouse.

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