Ask Question
4 February, 12:49

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. 4 February, 13:06
    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 the answers seem to be not correct or there’s no answer. Try a smart search to find answers to similar questions.
Search for Other Answers