A certain mountain road is inclined 3.1° with respect to the horizon. What is the change in altitude of the car as a result of its traveling 2.90 km along the road? 289 m O 203 m 157 m O 181 m O 116 m

A certain mountain road is inclined 3.1° with respect to the horizon. What is the change in altitude of the car as a result of its traveling 2.90 km along the road? 289 m O 203 m 157 m O 181 m O 116 m

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A certain mountain road is inclined 3.1° with respect to the horizon. What is the change in altitude of the car as a result of its traveling
2.90 km along the road?
289 m
203 m
157 m
181 m
116 m

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