Solve the Problem $h$ Feet Above the Surface of the Earth, the Approximate Distance

question 521

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-At an altitude of $h$ feet above the surface of the earth, the approximate distance in miles that a person can see is given by $\mathrm { d } = 1.2247 \sqrt { \mathrm { h } }$ . How far can a person see if if he or she is 830 feet above the earth's surface? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a mile.

• A) \(36.4 \mathrm { mi }\)
• B) \(35.3 \mathrm { mi }\)
• C) \(41 \mathrm { mi }\)
• D) \(37.7 \mathrm { mi }\)