The angle of elevation to the top of a building in Seattle is found to be 2.2 degrees from the ground at a distance of 1.9 miles from the base of the building. Using this information, find the height of the building to the nearest foot. Hint: Watch units! ft

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The angle of elevation to the top of a building in Seattle is found to be 2.2 degrees from the ground at a
distance of 1.9 miles from the base of the building. Using this information, find the height of the building to
the nearest foot. Hint: Watch units!
ft
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