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A loading ramp leads to a platform at the back of the school. A 10 ft. board is used to make the ramp that forms an 18 degree angle with the ground. The principal thinks this is too steep and wants to replace the board with a longer one that forms a 12 degree angle with the ground. a. How high is the platform? b. How long is the new ramp? Round final answers to the nearest tenth.

A loading ramp leads to a platform at the back of the school. A 10 ft. board is used to make the ramp that forms an 18 degree angle with the ground. The principal thinks this is too steep and wants to replace the board with a longer one that forms a 12 degree angle with the ground. a. How high is the platform? b. How long is the new ramp? Round final answers to the nearest tenth.

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A loading ramp leads to a platform at the back of the school. A 10 ft. board is used to make the ramp that forms an 18 degree angle with the ground. The principal thinks this is too steep and wants to replace the board with a longer one that forms a 12 degree angle with the ground. a. How high is the platform? b. How long is the new ramp? Round final answers to the nearest tenth.
Transcribed Image Text:A loading ramp leads to a platform at the back of the school. A 10 ft. board is used to make the ramp that forms an 18 degree angle with the ground. The principal thinks this is too steep and wants to replace the board with a longer one that forms a 12 degree angle with the ground. a. How high is the platform? b. How long is the new ramp? Round final answers to the nearest tenth.
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