Question

A kite is flying on the end of a 300-ft string. The kite strong makes a 65 degree angle with the ground. How far above the ground is the kite?

Answer 1

Use sin 65 = x / 300

300sin65 = x

You will need to use a calculator.

Answer 2

I rounded the 271.89 to 272. I wasn't sure what the problem requirement was.