A Biologist Wants to Know the Width W of a River

question 260

Multiple Choice

A biologist wants to know the width w of a river so that instruments for studying the pollutants in the water can be set properly.From point A the biologist walks downstream feet and sights to point C (see figure) .From this sighting, it is determined that θ = 54°.How wide is the river? ​ (Round your answer to three decimal places.)
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• A)212.693
• B)197.693
• C)207.693
• D)202.693
• E)192.693

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