Question

Max is in a control tower at a small airport. He is located 50 feet above the ground when he spots a small plane on the runway at an angle of depression of 27. What is the distance of the plane from the base of the tower? Round to the nearest foot

Answer 1

If you draw the picture it will help more to understand the situation.


TAN 27= 50/x
x= 50/ tan 27
x= 98 feet (this is your answer)