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As observed from the top of a light house 100m above sea level, the angle of depression of a boat, sailing directly towards it, changes from `30^(@) " to " 45^(@)`. Determine the distance travelled by the boat during the period of observation `(sqrt3= 1.732)`

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73.2m
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