To approximate the length of a marsh, a surveyor walks 255 meters from point A to point B, then turns 81° and walks 225 meters to point C (see figure).Approximate the length AC of the marsh.
Where a = 225 m, b = 255 m

A)365.5 m
B)359.5 m
C)370.5 m
D)371.5 m
E)360.5 m

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To approximate the length of a marsh, a surveyor walks 255 meters from point A to point B, then turns 81° and walks 225 meters to point C (see figure).Approximate the length AC of the marsh.    
Where a = 225 m, b = 255 m

A)365.5 m 
B)359.5 m 
C)370.5 m 
D)371.5 m 
E)360.5 m

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The Answer of To approximate the length of a marsh, a surveyor walks 255 meters from point A to point B, then turns 81° and walks 225 meters to point C (see figure).Approximate the length AC of the marsh.    
Where a = 225 m, b = 255 m

A)365.5 m 
B)359.5 m 
C)370.5 m 
D)371.5 m 
E)360.5 m

To Approximate the Length of a Marsh, a Surveyor Walks