How far away from the base of the bridge was the boat

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Problem: A boy stands on a bridge 17.1 m above the water, and he drops a water balloon on a boat of unsuspecting tourists. The boat is traveling at a constant speed of 11.3 m/s (toward the bridge), and the boy manages to hit a tourist on the boat with the balloon.

Part A: How far away from the base of the bridge was the boat when the boy released the balloon?

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