From a height of 50 meters above sea level on a cliff, two ships are sighted due west. The angles

of depression are 61° and 28°. How far apart are the ships?

66.3 m

Step-by-step explanation:

Horizontal distance for the ship at angle 28 = 50tan 28=94.03632327 m

Horizontal distance for the ship at angle of 61 = 50tan 61=27.71545257 m

Distance apart=94.03632327 - 27.71545257 = 66.3208707 m

Therefore, the horizontal distance apart between the ships is approximately 66.3 m