Solve the Problem $$39 ^ { \circ }$$ With Respect to the Ground and the Distance from the Wire

question 274

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A tower is supported by a guy wire 473 ft long. If the wire makes an angle of $$39 ^ { \circ }$$ with respect to the ground and the distance from the point where the wire is attached to the ground and the tower is 129 ft, how tall is the
Tower? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

• A) 579.0 ft
• B) 536.5 ft
• C) 381.5 ft
• D) 439.3 ft

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