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26 July, 00:52

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

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  1. 26 July, 01:57
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    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)
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