Kari is flying a kite. She releases 50 feet of string. What is the approximate difference in the height of the kite when the string

makes a 25° angle with the ground and when the string makes a 45° angle with the ground? Round to the nearest tenth.

14.2 feet

17.1 feet

47.6 feet

55.2 feet

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18 May, 04:58

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Lynn · Answer 1

14.2

Step-by-step explanation:

height when angle is 45 = 50sin (45)

height when angle is 25 = 50sin (25)

difference = 50sin45 - 50sin25

Kari is flying a kite. She releases 50 feet of string. What is the approximate difference in the height of the kite when the stringmakes a 25° angle with the ground and when the string makes a 45° angle with the ground? Round to the nearest tenth.14.2 feet17.1 feet47.6 feet55.2 feet