An observer (O) is located 900 feet from a building (B). The observer notices a helicopter (H) flying at a 49° angle of elevation from his line of sight. How high is the helicopter flying over the building? You must show all work and calculations to receive full credit.

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prince1342 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

$$\tan(49^\circ)=\frac{h}{900}$$ solve for $h$

prince1342 · Answer

Would I multiply 900 by the tan of 49?

owlcoffee · Answer

Yes.

prince1342 · Answer

Awesome, thank you both! You all are awesome :D

prince1342 · Answer

I got 1.15 for the tan, is that right?

owlcoffee · Answer

Correct, now you have to multiply it by 900.

prince1342 · Answer

I got 1035.33

anonymous · Answer

do it all at once

anonymous · Answer

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=900tan%2849%29

prince1342 · Answer

Awesome I got it right! I wish I could medal you both, I'm glad I could get the help from not only one but two people haha