Question

An observer (O) spots a bird flying at a 42° angle from a line drawn horizontal to its nest. If the distance from the observer (O) to the bird (B) is 17,000 ft., how far is the bird (B) from its nest (N)?

Answer 1

Answer:

b. 12,633 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

math

Answer 2

Cos(42)=x/17000
X=17000*cos(42)
X=17000*0.743
X==12,631