In this case, 40ft is the vertical distance from the ground, which is the height. This means that the kite and the string form an angle with the horizontal ground. A right angled triangle is formed. Use the inverse of sine to get the angle.
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Assuming that each game costs the same, after the first:
x = cost Melinda pays
x = 3 (games) x 4 (cost) + y (shoe hire)
Answer:
B is correct answer 2.264*10⁴