16. James lets out 45 feet of string on his kite. The angle of elevation is How high above James' hands is the kite (x)?
X
A. 36.9ft
B. 55ft
C. 45ft
D. 63.9ft
17. The pilot of a traffic helicopter sights an accident at an angle of depression of 26°.
The helicopter's altitude is 1400 feet. What is the horizontal distance (x) from a
point directly below the helicopter to the accident? Draw a picture.
A.
B.
C.
1400ft
1365.6ft
682.8ft