A plane ascends at a 28° angle. When it reaches an altitude of 250 feet, how much ground distance has it covered? Round your answer to the nearest tenth. (HINT: DRAW THE PICTURE) 469.9 ft. O 283.1 ft. 532.5 ft. O 132.9 ft.
A plane ascends at a 28° angle. When it reaches an altitude of 250 feet, how much ground distance has it covered? Round your answer to the nearest tenth. (HINT: DRAW THE PICTURE) 469.9 ft. O 283.1 ft. 532.5 ft. O 132.9 ft.
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Transcribed Image Text:A plane ascends at a 28° angle. When it reaches an altitude of 250 feet, how much ground distance has it covered? Round your answer to the
nearest tenth.
(HINT: DRAW THE PICTURE)
469.9 ft.
283.1 ft.
532.5 ft.
132.9 ft.
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