11. The angle of depression from a floor on a tower to a boat on a lake is 45°. The angle of depression from a higher floor in the tower to the same boat is 58°. If the two floors are 75m apart, how far is the boat from the base of the tower? Include a diagram in your solution.

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11. The angle of depression from a floor on a tower to a boat on a lake is 45°. The angle of depression from
a higher floor in the tower to the same boat is 58°. If the two floors are 75m apart, how far is the boat
from the base of the tower? Include a diagram in your solution.
Jo pi
Transcribed Image Text:11. The angle of depression from a floor on a tower to a boat on a lake is 45°. The angle of depression from a higher floor in the tower to the same boat is 58°. If the two floors are 75m apart, how far is the boat from the base of the tower? Include a diagram in your solution. Jo pi
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