14 A helicopter pilot sights a landmark at an angle of depression of 28°. The altitude of the helicopter is 1,326 feet. To the nearest foot, what is the horizontal distance from the helicopter to the landmark. @ 705 feet B 2,824 feet © 2,494 feet D-4,712 feet O A О в O D

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14 A helicopter pilot sights a landmark at an angle of
depression of 28°. The altitude of the helicopter is
1,326 feet. To the nearest foot, what is the
horizontal distance from the helicopter to the
landmark.
@ 705 feet
2.824 feet
(B)
© 2.494 feet
4,712 feet
O A
О в
O D
Transcribed Image Text:14 A helicopter pilot sights a landmark at an angle of depression of 28°. The altitude of the helicopter is 1,326 feet. To the nearest foot, what is the horizontal distance from the helicopter to the landmark. @ 705 feet 2.824 feet (B) © 2.494 feet 4,712 feet O A О в O D
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