Solve the problem.
-From a boat on the river below a dam, the angle of elevation to the top of the dam is 14°57'. If the dam is 1286 feet above the level of the river, how far is the boat from the base of the dam (to the
Nearest foot)?
A)4816 ft
B)4796 ft
C)4806 ft
D)4786 ft

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using the tangent function: tan(14°57') = 1286 / distance. Solving for distance gives approximately 4816 feet.

Solve the Problem. -From a Boat on the River Below a Dam, the a Dam