From a point A the angle of elevation of a mountain is 14.3 degrees, and from a point B, directly behind point A, the angle of elevation is 11.2 degrees. See the figure to the right. If the distance between A and B is 5 miles, approximately the height of the of the mountain in ft.

From a point A the angle of elevation of a mountain is 14.3 degrees, and from a point B, directly behind point A, the angle of elevation is 11.2 degrees. See the figure to the right. If the distance between A and B is 5 miles, approximately the height of the of the mountain in ft.

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