Solve the Problem $\mathrm { d }$ In Kilometers That You Can See from a Height

question 344

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The maximum distance $\mathrm { d }$ in kilometers that you can see from a height $h$ in meters is given by the formula $d = 3.5 \sqrt { h }$ . How high above the ground must you be to see 40 kilometers? Round to the nearest tenth of a meter.

• A) \(457.1 \mathrm {~m}\)
• B) \(130.6 \mathrm {~m}\)
• C) \(11.4 \mathrm {~m}\)
• D) \(22.1 \mathrm {~m}\)

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