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Part A Ron wants to build a ramp with a length of 14 ft and an angle of elevation of 26°. The height of the ramp is about feet. 14 ft 26° Note: Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Intermediate Algebra

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What is the height of the ramp measured in feet and what is the length of the base of the ramp measured in feet?

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Part A
Ron wants to build a ramp with a length of 14 ft and an angle of elevation of 26°.
The height of the ramp is about
feet.
14 ft
26°
Note: Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

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y
Note: Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
Part B
feet.
The length of the base of the ramp is about
Note: Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
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