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The angle of depression from a descending airplane to the control tower below is 60∘.

If the plane is 35,000 feet above the ground, approximately what is the plane's horizontal distance from the control tower?

A) 70,000
B) 20,207
C) 60,622
D) 24,749

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User Afsantos
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Answer:

The answer is B) 20,207 ft

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