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14 August, 18:55

An observer (O) is located 900 feet from a building (B). The observer notices a helicopter (H) flying at a 49° angle of elevation from his line of sight. How high is the helicopter flying over the building?

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  1. 14 August, 21:34
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    Refer t the diagram shown below.

    Let h = the height of the helicopter.

    By definition,

    tan (49°) = h/900

    1.1509 = h/900

    h = 900*1.1509 = 1035.3 ft

    Answer: 1035.3 ft (nearest tenth)
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