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.

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campbell_st · Answer

draw a picture to show your information 


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if the angle of depression is 27 then the angle in the triangle will be 27

so you need to use trigonometry

any ideas on which ratio..?