Solve the Problem $\mathrm { d } = 1.22 \mathrm { x } ^ { 1 / 2 }$

question 563

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A formula for calculating the distance, d, one can see from an airplane to the horizon on a clear day is $\mathrm { d } = 1.22 \mathrm { x } ^ { 1 / 2 }$ , where $\mathrm { x }$ is the altitude of the plane in feet and $\mathrm { d }$ is given in miles. How far can one see in a plane flying at 24,000 feet? Round your answer to the nearest tenth mile, if necessary.

• A) \(189.0 \mathrm { mi }\)
• B) \(1464 \mathrm { mi }\)
• C) \(14,640 \mathrm { mi }\)
• D) \(171.1 \mathrm { mi }\)

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