Solve the Problem $d$ In Kilometers That You Can See from a Height

question 268

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The maximum distance $d$ in kilometers that you can see from a height $h$ in meters is given by the formula $\mathrm { d } = 3.5 \sqrt { \mathrm { h } }$ . How high above the ground must you be to see 35 kilometers. (Round to the nearest tenth of a meter.)

• A) \(100 \mathrm {~m}\)
• B) \(10 \mathrm {~m}\)
• C) \(350 \mathrm {~m}\)
• D) \(20.7 \mathrm {~m}\)

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