1. Robert's kite is flying above a field at the end of 66m of string. If the angle of elevation to the kite measures 71°, how high is the kite above Robert's head?

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1. Robert's kite is flying above a field at the end of 66m of string. If the angle of elevation to the kite measures 71°, how high is the kite above Robert's head?

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