SOLUTION: The angle of depression of a point X on the ground from the top of a hill is 61°48.If the distance of the point from the foot of the hill is 35m, calculate the height of the hill.

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Question 1078767: The angle of depression of a point X on the ground from the top of a hill is 61°48.If the distance of the point from the foot of the hill is 35m, calculate the height of the hill.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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The angle of depression, 61° 48 -
not clear if the 48 means MINUTES as 48', or is a decimal part 0.48 added to the 61 degree. If just call the angle, alpha, then....

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