The angle elevation from the bottom of a scenic gondola ride to the top of a mountain is 22 degrees. if the verticle distance from the bottom to the top of the mountain is 689 feet and the gondola moves at a speed of 130 feet per miunute, how long does the ride last?

a)5 min
b)14 min
c)6 min
d)13 min

Question

The angle elevation from the bottom of a scenic gondola ride to the top of a mountain is 22 degrees. if the verticle distance from the bottom to the top of the mountain is 689 feet and the gondola moves at a speed of 130 feet per miunute, how long does the ride last?

a)5 min
b)14 min
c)6 min
d)13 min

myininaya · Answer

can you draw this?

myininaya · Answer

It is always best to start with a drawing.

anonymous · Answer

attachment

anonymous · Answer

I just don't understand how to put the numbers given into a formula

myininaya · Answer

Why did you label the hyp 689 ?

myininaya · Answer

the hyp isn't a vertical distance

anonymous · Answer

oops my bad

myininaya · Answer

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