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The angle of depression from the top of a tower to a rock on the ground is 38°. If the tower is 25 ft high, how far from the base of the tower is the rock? Round to the nearest foot.

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The angle of depression from the top of a tower to a rock on the ground is 38°. If the
tower is 25 ft high, how far from the base of the tower is the rock? Round to the nearest
foot.
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