Question

PLWASE HELP GEOMETRY

A hot-air balloon is tied to the ground with two taut ropes. One rope is directly under the balloon and makes a right
angle with the ground. The other rope forms an angle of 60° with the ground. Which statements are correct?

Answer 1

Using trigonometry solve for h and d.

H :

Sin(60) = h/120

H = 120 x sin(60)

H = 103.9 = 104 feet

D:

Cos(60) = d/120

D = 120 x cos(60)

D = 60 feet

The correct answers:

A. D = 60 ft.

C. H = 104 ft