Solve the problem.
-A force of 627 lb is required to pull a boat up a ramp inclined at 23° with the horizontal. How much does the boat weigh?
A)604 lb
B)577 lb
C)2182 lb
D)1605 lb

Name: Solve the problem. -A force of 627 lb is required to pull a boat up a ramp inclined at 23° with the horizontal. How much does the boat weigh? A)604 lb B)577 lb C)2182 lb D)1605 lb
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The weight of the boat is the force divided by the sine of the angle of inclination: 627 lb / sin(23°) ≈ 1605 lb.

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