Question: A mine shaft goes due west 75 m from the opening at an angle of 25 below the horizontal surface. It then becomes horizontal and

A mine shaft goes due west 75 m from the opening at an angle of 25° below the horizontal surface. It then becomes horizontal and turns 30° north of west and continues for another 45 m. What is the displacement of the end of the tunnel from the opening?

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