Ask Question
11 July, 17:54

Max is in a control tower at a small airport. He is located 50 feet above the ground when he spots a small plane on the runway at an angle of depression of 27. What is the distance of the plane from the base of the tower? Round to the nearest foot. A. 25 feet B. 110 feet C. 56 feet D. 98 feet

+1
Answers (1)
  1. 11 July, 18:21
    0
    Tanα=y/x

    x=y/tanα, we are told the height is 50 ft and the angle is 27°

    x=50/tan27° ft

    x≈98 ft (to nearest whole foot)
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question ✅ “Max is in a control tower at a small airport. He is located 50 feet above the ground when he spots a small plane on the runway at an angle ...” in 📘 Mathematics if you're in doubt about the correctness of the answers or there's no answer, then try to use the smart search and find answers to the similar questions.
Search for Other Answers