Solve the problem.A radio transmission tower is 150 feet tall. How long should a guy wire be if it is to be attached 12 feet from the top and is to make an angle of 21° with the ground? Give your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot.

A. 160.7 ft
B. 147.8 ft
C. 418.6 ft
D. 385.1 ft


Answer: D

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A. y = x - ?
B. y = -x + ? + 3
C. y = -x + 
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A. $2.89 B. $3.89 C. $2.39 D. $3.39

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For the measured quantity, state the set of numbers that is most appropriate to describe it. Choose from the natural numbers, integers, or rational numbers.The populations of armies of termites living in the walls of houses

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