Chapter 8.5, Problem 2CYP

To determine

The distance between the tower and swimmer.

Answer to Problem 2CYP

  $42.85\text{feet}$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  

Calculation:

The angle made by the saver with x axis will be 8 degree (alternate −interior angles).

The distance between the tower and swimmer will be:

  $\begin{array}{l}\tan 8=\frac{P}{B}\\ \tan 8=\frac{6}{d}\\ d=\frac{6}{0.140}\\ d=42.85\text{feet}\end{array}$