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

question 149

Multiple Choice

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 63° with the ground. The other rope is 115 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 to each angle and length after all computations are complete. ​

• A)25 ft
• B)28 ft or 85 ft
• C)25 ft or 73 ft
• D)85 ft
• E)28 ft

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