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14. A kite is being flown using 150 yards of string. The kite has an angle of elevation with the ground of 65 degrees. How high above the ground is the kite?

Mathematics For Machine Technology

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Author:Peterson, John.

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Chapter67: Analysis Of Trigonometric Functions

Section: Chapter Questions

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