Question

An observer (O) spots a bird flying at a 42° angle from a line drawn horizontal to its nest. If the distance from the observer (O) to the bird (B) is 17,000 ft., how far is the bird (B) from its nest (N)?

A right triangle is shown with one angle marked 42 degrees, one side marked x and one side marked 17000 feet.

11,375 feet

12,633 feet

14,862 feet

15,307 feet