1.36 Two observation towers A and B are located 300 ft apart, as shown. An object on the ground between the towers is observed at point C, and the observer on tower A notes that the angle CAB is 68°. At the same time, the observer on tower B notes that the angle CBA 72°. Assuming a horizontal surface and towers of equal height, how far is the object from each tower and how high are the towers?

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1.36 Two observation towers A and B are located 300 ft apart, as shown. An object on the
ground between the towers is observed at point C, and the observer on tower A notes that
the angle CAB is 68°. At the same time, the observer on tower B notes that the angle CBA
72°. Assuming a horizontal surface and towers of equal height, how far is the object from
each tower and how high are the towers?
A
B
68°
72°
C
300' - 0"
ASTCO
Transcribed Image Text:1.36 Two observation towers A and B are located 300 ft apart, as shown. An object on the ground between the towers is observed at point C, and the observer on tower A notes that the angle CAB is 68°. At the same time, the observer on tower B notes that the angle CBA 72°. Assuming a horizontal surface and towers of equal height, how far is the object from each tower and how high are the towers? A B 68° 72° C 300' - 0" ASTCO
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