<PRE><B>Question 1022390</B>
Altitude ratio
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32/altitude = altitude/18
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Altitude = square root (576) = 24
Spot on the beach is 24m from the parking lot
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Hypoteuse/leg = leg/projection
50/x = x/32
x = square root (1600) = 40
Refreshment stand is 40m from the parking lot
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