Solve the Problem. -A Boat Is 40 Feet from the Base of Cliff

question 162

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A boat is 40 feet from the base of cliff. If the distance from the top of the cliff to the boat is 10 less than twice the height of the cliff to the water. Find the height of the cliff. Round to the nearest
Tenth of a foot if necessary.

• A) 50 ft
• B) 30 ft
• C) 23.3 ft
• D) 16.7 ft

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