15. Two points P and Q are on opposite sides of a building. A point R is 46 feet from point P, and 65 feet from point Q. The angle PRQ is 53°. How far apart are points P and Q? A) 90.2 feet B) 67.4 feet C) 52.4 feet D) 99.7 feet

15. Two points P and Q are on opposite sides of a building. A point R is 46 feet from point P, and 65 feet from point Q. The angle PRQ is 53°. How far apart are points P and Q? A) 90.2 feet B) 67.4 feet C) 52.4 feet D) 99.7 feet

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P, and 65 feet from point Q. The angle PRQ is 53°. How far apart are points P and Q?
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B) 67.4 feet
C) 52.4 feet
D) 99.7 feet

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