Mathematics For Machine Technology
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Chapter68: Basic Calculations Of Angles And Sides Of Right Triangles
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The angle of elevation from
the bottom of the ski lift to
the top of the mountain is 62°.
If the vertical height of the
mountain is 1,760 feet, what is
the total distance traveled on
the ski lift from the bottom to
the top of the mountain?
a boat
a hot air-balloon
a plan
a tank
a police car
A) 1,952.8 ft
B) 1,993.3 ft
C) 2,020.5 ft
D) 2,084.1 ft
E) 2,102.7 ft
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The angle of elevation from
the bottom of the ski lift to
the top of the mountain is 62°.
If the vertical height of the
mountain is 1,760 feet, what is
the total distance traveled on
the ski lift from the bottom to
the top of the mountain?
a boat
a hot air-balloon
a plan
a tank
a police car
A) 1,952.8 ft
B) 1,993.3 ft
C) 2,020.5 ft
D) 2,084.1 ft
E) 2,102.7 ft
© Gina Wilson (“All Things Algebra"), 2014
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