Question

A ski has an angle of elevation of 24.4 degrees and a vertical drop of a 1100 ft to the nearest ft, how long is the ski run?​

Answer 1

2663 ft

Explanation:

Using SOHCAHTOA:

`\sin(24.4) = (1100)/(x)`

Solve for x:

`x = (1100)/( \sin(24.4))`

`x = 2662.765 \approx \: 2663ft`