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8. A ship is sailing toward a 50-m tall lighthouse. The angle of elevation from the ship to the top of the tower is 20°. How far is the ship from the lighthouse, to the nearest metre?

8. A ship is sailing toward a 50-m tall lighthouse. The angle of elevation from the ship to the top of the tower is 20°. How far is the ship from the lighthouse, to the nearest metre?

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8. A ship is sailing toward a 50-m tall lighthouse. The angle of elevation from the ship to the top of the tower is 20°. How far is the ship from the lighthouse, to the nearest metre?
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