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TrigonometrySuperchallenge

Trigonometry · Superchallenge problem

From the top of a 7575 m lighthouse the angles of depression to two boats are 30∘30^\circ and 40∘40^\circ. The boats lie on opposite sides of the lighthouse, in a straight line through its base. Find the distance between the boats.

Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

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