So here. I don't know how to explain so-
I think it is a direct variation because if you divide 9/3, 27/3, 39/13, and 60/20 it will all give you the same number which is 3.
I hope this helps.
Answer:
the distance of the Bird (B) from the plane (P) is = 10779 ft
Step-by-step explanation:
From the given information:
a diagrammatic representation is attached below for better understanding and solution to the question.
From the diagram;
Let the Bird (B) be represent as A
The plane (P) be represented by B
The observer be represented by O
and the tower T be represented by C
we will see that:

Also;

AO = BC = 7000
Let consider the trigonometry of triangle BAO
tan θ = opposite/adjacent
tan 33° = 7000/x
0.6494 = 7000/x
x = 7000/0.6494
x = 10779.18
x = 10779 ft ( to the nearest whole number)
Thus; the distance of the Bird (B) from the plane (P) is = 10779 ft
So, here we have an exponential function.
Remember that an exponential function has the form:

Where a represents an initial amount, and r is the rate of this amount to change. (Increase, or decrease).
So, given that the population of City A in 2000 was 40 thousand people and the population increased by 13% each year, we can say that

So,

For city B:

But something different happens with city C. This is not an exponential function, this is a linear function.
So,

Use a calculator and it would give you 1/20. Best of luck!