Two runners in a marathon determine that the angles of elevation of a news helicopter covering the race are 38 degrees and 45 degrees. If the helicopter is 1700 feet above the finish line, how far apart are the runners? (Round your answer to the nearest foot) *

476 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

The given problem when graphically depicted forms a right triangle which has been attached below.

We want to determine the distance between Runner A and Runner B in the diagram.

Using Trigonometric Ratios

In Right Triangle AHC

In Right Triangle BHC

The distance between the two runners,

AB=AC-BC

=2175.9-1700

=475.9

=476 feet ( to the nearest foot)

the answer is a

step-by-step explanation:

a

step-by-step explanation:

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