* From a balloon 990 feet high, the angle of depression to the ranger headquarters is 60 57'. How far is the headquarters from a point on the ground directly below the balloon (to the nearest foot)? O A. 545 ft O B. 555 ft OC. 550 ft D. 540 ft nar

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* From a balloon 990 feet high, the angle of depression to the ranger headquarters is 60 57'. How far is the headquarters
from a point on the ground directly below the balloon (to the nearest foot)?
O A. 545 ft
O B. 555 ft
OC. 550 ft
O D. 540 ft
nar
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