A Boat Is 180 Feet from the Base of Cliff

question 382

Multiple Choice

A boat is 180 feet from the base of cliff. If the distance from the top of the cliff to the boat is 45 more than twice the height of the cliff. Find the height of the cliff. Round to the nearest tenth of a foot if necessary.

• A) 135 ft
• B) 45 ft
• C) 75 ft
• D) 100.6 ft

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