An observer (O) spots a plane (P) taking off from a local airport and flying at a 23° angle horizontal to her line of sight and located directly above a tower (T). The observer also notices a bird (B) circling directly above her. If the distance from the plane (P) to the tower (T) is 5,000 ft., how far is the bird (B) from the plane (P)?

A diagram is shown with two parallel lines cut by a transversal. One angle is marked 23 degrees, one side is marked 5000 and another side is marked x.
a. 5429 feet
b.9063 feet
c.11,779 feet
d. 12,788 feet

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An observer (O) spots a plane (P) taking off from a local airport and flying at a 23° angle horizontal to her line of sight and located directly above a tower (T). The observer also notices a bird (B) circling directly above her. If the distance from the plane (P) to the tower (T) is 5,000 ft., how far is the bird (B) from the plane (P)?

A diagram is shown with two parallel lines cut by a transversal. One angle is marked 23 degrees, one side is marked 5000 and another side is marked x.
a. 5429 feet 
b.9063 feet 
c.11,779 feet 
d. 12,788 feet

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