16. With respect to the given angle, what is the ratio of the hypotenuse to the opposite side? A. sine B. cosine C. cotangent D. cosecant

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16. With respect to the given angle, what is the ratio of the hypotenuse to the opposite side? A. sine B. cosine C. cotangent D. cosecant 17. A kite held by 125 m of string makes an angle of elevation with the ground of 45" About how high is the kite above the ground? (sin 45=0.7071) A. 113.8 m B. 88.4 m C. 75.1 m D. 62.8 m 24. A man with a height of 163 cm stands in front of a lamp-post and casts a shadow of 168 cm on the ground. Find the angle of elevation of the top of the lamp-post. A. 97 B. 86 C. 53° D. 440
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