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A street light is to be erected near the top of a pole. The top brace from the light to the pole is 4 feet long and the bottom brace is 5.5 feet long. The braces are attached on the pole 2 feet apart. What is the angle made between the pole and the top brace (lower side of the pole)?

A. 33.9°
B. 56.1°
C. 16.2°
D. 129.8°


Answer: D

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