A lighthouse is 46 m in height. A boat's captain determines that  the angle of elevation from his boat to the top of the lighthouse is 19 º. How far is the boat from the lighthouse? Select one: a. 145 m b. 119 m c. 186 m d. 134 m

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A lighthouse is 46 m in height. A boat's captain determines that  the angle of elevation from his boat to the top of the lighthouse is 19 º. How far is the boat from the lighthouse?
Select one:
a. 145 m
b. 119 m
c. 186 m
d. 134 m
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