What is the length of the incline

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A skier is gliding along at 3.0 m/s on horizontal, frictionless snow. He abruptly starts down a 12°incline. His speed at the bottom is 15 m/s.

a) What is the length of the incline?

b) How long does it take him to reach the bottom?

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