Solve the problem.A rocket tracking station has two telescopes A and B placed 1.8 miles apart. The telescopes lock onto a rocket and transmit their angles of elevation to a computer after a rocket launch. What is the distance to the rocket from telescope B at the moment when both tracking stations are directly east of the rocket telescope A reports an angle of elevation of 24° and telescope B reports an angle of elevation of 56°?

A. 3.67 mi
B. 0.88 mi
C. 2.82 mi
D. 1.38 mi


Answer: D

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