Question

Batman slings a 320 ft. climbing cable from a helicopter to his batmobile below. If the cable tightens up

Answer 1

Answer:

188 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

         helicopter

___________________________________________

               |\   54°

               |    \

               |       \    320 ft

               |          \

               |      54°  \

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                        x

cos 54° = x/(320 ft)

x = 320 ft × cos 54°

x = 188 ft

Answer: 188 ft