14. From the top of a 50 m high bridge, two boats (labelled B and C) are seen at anchor. One boat is seen at an angle of depression of 38 degrees. In another direction, the other boat is seen at an angle of depression of 35 degrees. How far apart are these boats?

14. From the top of a 50 m high bridge, two boats (labelled B and C) are seen at anchor. One boat is seen at an angle of depression of 38 degrees. In another direction, the other boat is seen at an angle of depression of 35 degrees. How far apart are these boats?

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14. From the top of a 50 m high bridge, two boats (labelled B and C) are
seen at anchor. One boat is seen at an angle of depression of 38 degrees.
In another direction, the other boat is seen at an angle of depression of
35 degrees. How far apart are these boats?

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