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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.
H
49°
900 feet

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Answer:

1035.33 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :

⇒ Distance between the observer and building = 900 feet

⇒ Angle of elevation = 49°

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Solving :

⇒ tan 49° = h / 900

⇒ h = 900 × 1.1503684072

⇒ h = 1035.33 feet

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