A steep mountain is inclined 72 degrees from the horizontal and rises 3000 vertical feet above the surrounding plain. A cable car is to be installed that will travel from a point 800 ft from the base of the mountain to the top. Find the shortest length of cable needed. Your answer is ft;

A steep mountain is inclined 72 degrees from the horizontal and rises 3000 vertical feet above the surrounding plain. A cable car is to be installed that will travel from a point 800 ft from the base of the mountain to the top. Find the shortest length of cable needed. Your answer is ft;

Elementary Geometry for College Students

6th Edition

ISBN:9781285195698

Author:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Publisher:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

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A steep mountain is inclined 72 degrees from the horizontal and rises 3000 vertical feet above the
surrounding plain. A cable car is to be installed that will travel from a point 800 ft from the base of
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Your answer is
ft;

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