Question

Katie is watching a helicopter flying at an altitude of 5 miles. If the angle of elevation is 3, the distance between Katie and the helicopter is

approximately miles.

Answer 1

CORRECT

Explanation:

Answer 2

Point of correction, the angle of elevation is pi/3

Answer:

5.774 miles

Explanation:

`Sin (\frac {\pi}{3})=\frac {5}{Hypotenuse}`

`Hypotenuse= \frac {5}{Sin (\frac {\pi}{3})}\approx 5.774 miles`

The hypotenuse is the distance between Katie and the helicopter hence 5.774 miles