Solve the Right Triangle $55 ^ { \circ } 2 { } ^ { \prime }$

question 184

Multiple Choice

Solve the right triangle. If two sides are given, give angles in degrees and minutes.
-From a balloon 1161 feet high, the angle of depression to the ranger headquarters is $55 ^ { \circ } 2 { } ^ { \prime }$ . How far is the headquarters from a point on the ground directly below the balloon (to the nearest foot) ?

• A) \(817 \mathrm { ft }\)
• B) \(802 \mathrm { ft }\)
• C) \(812 \mathrm { ft }\)
• D) \(807 \mathrm { ft }\)