Approximate the Length Using the Formula for Arc Length $450 \mathrm {~m}$

question 97

Multiple Choice

Approximate the length using the formula for arc length. Round to the nearest meter.
-A television tower $450 \mathrm {~m}$ high subtends an angle of $2 ^ { \circ } 10 ^ { \prime }$ . How far away is the tower?

• A) \(1840 \mathrm {~m}\)
• B) \(11,940 \mathrm {~m}\)
• C) \(11,900 \mathrm {~m}\)
• D) \(1800 \mathrm {~m}\)

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