3. James determines that the angle of elevation to the top of Bohol Tropics Resort Building measures 38. If he walks 202 ft closer to the building, the measure of the new angle of elevation will be 50°. Find the height of the building to the nearest whole number. (Apply law of Sines).

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3. James determines that the angle of elevation to the top of Bohol Tropics Resort Building measures 38. If he walks 202 ft closer to the building, the measure of the new angle of elevation will be 50°. Find the height of the building to the nearest whole number. (Apply law of Sines).

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