Solve the Right Triangle Shown in the Figure $$35 ^ { \circ }$$

question 229

Multiple Choice

Solve the right triangle shown in the figure. Round lengths to one decimal place and express angles to the nearest
tenth of a degree.
-A radio transmission tower is 230 feet tall. How long should a guy wire be if it is to be attached 9 feet from the top and is to make an angle of 35° $$35 ^ { \circ }$$ with the ground? Give your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot.

• A) 385.3 feet
• B) 401.0 feet
• C) 269.8 feet
• D) 280.8 feet

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