Question

A 102-foot line is attached to a kite. When
the kite has pulled the line taut, the angle of
elevation to the kite is approximately 54◦.
Approximate the height of the kite.
Answer in units of feet

Answer 1

Let h be the height of the kite:\[h=102 \sin (54{}^{\circ}) =\left(1+\sqrt{5}\right)=82.5 \text{feet} \]