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The angle of depression from a hot air balloon to the spot for landing is 51°. The altimeter reads a height of 1,200 feet. What is the distance along the path of descent that the balloonist needs to travel to land exactly on the middle of the X? 

A. 1,544 ft
B. 1,482 ft
C. 972 ft
D. 1,907 ft


Answer: D

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