Question

n observer (O) spots a bird flying at a 55° angle from a line drawn horizontal to its nest. If the distance from the observer (O) to the bird (B) is 15,000 ft., how far is the bird (B) from its nest (N)?

Answer 1

Select one:
a. 8604 feet
b. 12,287 feet
c. 18,366 feet
d. 21,422 feet

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Compute 15000 cos(55) and you can see what choice is correct

Answer 5

\[
\cos (55. {}^{\circ})=0.573576
\]

Answer 6

How much is 15000 (0.573576)?

Answer 7

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Answer 8

15000 (0.573576)=8603.65

Answer 9

The answer is a