Question

The formula d= sqrt 1.5h gives the distance (d) in miles you can see to the horizon from a height of h feet above the earth. To the nearest mile, how many miles can you see to the horizon from the top of the Empire State Building at 1250 feet?

Answer 1

Approximately 43.30 miles

Explanation:

We use the given formula:

`d=√(1.5\,h)`

replacing "h" with the value of the height of the Empire State Building (1250 feet):

`d=√(1.5\,*1250) \\d= 43.30 \,\,\,miles`