Question 25
TrigonometryThe angle of elevation of an aircraft from a point K on the horizontal ground is 30° if the aircraft is 800m above the ground, how far is it from K?
- A.400.00m
- B.692.82m
- C.923.76m
- D.1,600.00m
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (1,600.00m)
Explanation
sin 30° = 800/d, so d = 800 ÷ 0.5 = 1600 m.