Solve the problem.To find the distance between two small towns, an electronic distance measuring (EDM) instrument is placed on a hill from which both towns are visible. If the distance from the EDM to the towns is  and  and the angle between the two lines of sight is  what is the distance between the towns? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a mile.

A. 4.9 mi
B. 3.1 mi
C. 1.5 mi
D. 5.6 mi


Answer: C

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