SOLUTION: Sandra is flying a kite at the end of a string that forms a straight segment that is 250 feet long. She holds the bottom of the string 3.5 feet above the ground. The angle formed b

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Geometry -> SOLUTION: Sandra is flying a kite at the end of a string that forms a straight segment that is 250 feet long. She holds the bottom of the string 3.5 feet above the ground. The angle formed b      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


   



Question 1176066: Sandra is flying a kite at the end of a string that forms a straight segment that is 250 feet long. She holds the bottom of the string 3.5 feet above the ground. The angle formed by the string and ground level is 70∘
What is the vertical distance in feet, between the kite and the ground? Round your answer to the nearest foot.

Answer by ikleyn(52784) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.

   The vertical distance is  3.5 + 250*sin(70°)  feet.

Use your calculator.