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From the top of a 200 m high cliff, the angles of depression of two boats on the same side of the cliff, in a straight line with its foot, are 45° and 30°. Find the distance between the boats. (Take √3 = 1.732)

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  • A546.4 m
  • B146.4 m
  • C115.5 m
  • D346.4 m

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Distances and . Same side, so subtract: m.
Answer: B) 146.4 m

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