How Far Will the Sled Travel from the Cliff?

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Homework Statement


A sled with rider having a combined mass of 130kg travels over the perfectly smooth icy hill shown in the accompanying figure.

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Homework Equations


How far does the sled land from the foot of the cliff?


The Attempt at a Solution


Honestly, I have no idea how to go about this problem. I am sure that I am supposed to use some energy conservation method but I don't know where to start.
 
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