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

question 563

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 1260 feet above the earth's surface? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a mile.

• A) \(45.9 \mathrm { mi }\)
• B) \(49.2 \mathrm { mi }\)
• C) \(43.5 \mathrm { mi }\)
• D) \(44.6 \mathrm { mi }\)

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