225 ft. K45° (not drawn to scale) It is believed that the best angle to fly a kite is 45°. If you fly a kite at this angle and let out 225 feet of string, approximately how high above the ground will the kite be? 159 feet 160 feet 200 feet 225 feet

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225 ft.
K45°
(not drawn to scale)
It is believed that the best angle to fly a kite is 45°. If you fly a kite at this angle and
let out 225 feet of string, approximately how high above the ground will the kite be?
159 feet
160 feet
200 feet
225 feet
Transcribed Image Text:225 ft. K45° (not drawn to scale) It is believed that the best angle to fly a kite is 45°. If you fly a kite at this angle and let out 225 feet of string, approximately how high above the ground will the kite be? 159 feet 160 feet 200 feet 225 feet
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