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You are skiing down a mountain with a vertical height of 2165 feet. The distance from the top of the mountain to the base is 2500 feet. What is the angle of elevation from the base to the top of the mountain? ​

A 30-meter line is used to tether a helium-filled balloon. Because of a breeze, the line makes an angle of approximately 55° with the ground. What is the height of the balloon? (Round the answer to one decimal place.) ​

Why is the accuracy of genomic evaluations for young sires still considered lower than that of progeny-tested sires?

Use the sum-to-product formulas to rewrite the sum or difference as a product. ​

Why is the accuracy of genomic predictions often lower in beef cattle compared to dairy cattle?

Which of the following is a major challenge in using GWAS to map genes for complex traits in domestic animals?

One of the benefits of genomic selection is its ability to capture genetic variation that traditional methods might miss.

Explain the concept of genomic estimated breeding value (GEBV) and its significance in animal breeding.

How has the lower-margin business model of beef production affected the adoption of genomic technologies?

Mandy borrowed $7,000 at the start of his freshman year in college to cover one-time college expenses in a federal student loan program at 6.2% interest. Recall:  Find the monthly interest (round to nearest cent) for a 30-day month.