From the top of a tower, the angle of depression to a stake on the ground is 60°. The top of the tower is 80 feet above ground. How far is the stake from the foot of the tower? Round answer to the nearest hundredth. (Two decimal places) 7123.61 feet 46.19 feet 92.38 feet 160.00 feet Previous Next

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From the top of a tower, the angle of depression to a stake on the ground is 60°. The
top of the tower is 80 feet above ground. How far is the stake from the foot of the tower?
Round answer to the nearest hundredth. (Two decimal places)
7123.61 feet
46.19 feet
92.38 feet
160.00 feet
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Transcribed Image Text:From the top of a tower, the angle of depression to a stake on the ground is 60°. The top of the tower is 80 feet above ground. How far is the stake from the foot of the tower? Round answer to the nearest hundredth. (Two decimal places) 7123.61 feet 46.19 feet 92.38 feet 160.00 feet Next Previous INTL V 10 hp & 4. 5 6 7 9. 08
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