From a point at ground level 120 feet from the base of a building, the angle of elevation of the top of the building is 68°. Building 68° 120 ft Note: Figure is not drawn to scale. What is the height, to the nearest foot, of the building?

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From a point at ground level 120 feet from the base of a building, the angle of elevation of the top of the building is 68°.
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* 68°
120 ft
Note: Figure is not drawn to scale.
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