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7.4 Exercise 125

Avg difficulty 2.5

Solve for the unknown sides of the given triangle.

The angle of elevation to the top of a building in Baltimore is found to be 4 degrees from the ground at a distance of 1 mile from the base of the building. Using this information, find the height of the building. Find the answer to four decimal places.

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