A Hot-Air Balloon Is Held at a Constant Altitude by Two

question 8

Short Answer

A hot-air balloon is held at a constant altitude by two ropes that are anchored to the ground. One rope is 125 feet long and makes an angle of 64° with the ground. The other rope is 120 feet long. What is the distance between the points on the ground at which the two ropes are anchored? ​
Apply the rules regarding the use of significant digits after all computations are complete. __________ ft.

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