A helicopter is flying at an altitude of 338 meters, at an angle of depression of 27° to its landing pad. What is the distance d between the helicopter and the landing pad?

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A helicopter is flying at an altitude of 338 meters, at an angle of depression of 27° to its landing pad. What is the distance d between the helicopter and the landing pad?

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27°
338m
Landing Pad
Transcribed Image Text:27° 338m Landing Pad
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