Question

Marcella is flying a kite in a competition. To win the competition, her kite string must have at least 162 feet

released. The kite is 75 feet above her. The angle of the string and her hand is forming a 28° angle. Will she
be able to win the competion. Show your work.

Answer 1

No. 159.74 < 162 feet

Explanation:

`\sin(28) = (75)/(x) \\ x = (75)/(0.4695) \\ x = 159.74`