Two pirate ships, A and B, lie 125m apart on the ocean’s surface. There is a treasure chest, C, on the ocean floor. The angle of depression from A is 60° and the distance from A to C is 80m. Calculate the distance from B to C. Answer step-by-steps.

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1. Two pirate ships, A and B, lie 125m apart on the ocean’s surface. There is a treasure chest, C, on the ocean floor. The angle of depression from A is 60° and the distance from A to C is 80m. Calculate the distance from B to C. Answer step-by-steps.

2. Alyssa is 25m due north of Braxton. Celia lies to the east side of the road joining Alyssa to Braxton¸ and is 47m from Alyssa and 52m from Braxton. Calculate the bearing of Celia from Alyssa. Answer step-by-steps.

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