Asked by Blair
Please explain how I am supposed to get this I really don't understand, but I think that I know the answer. Thanks!
1. A conveyor belt carries supplies from the first floor to the second floor which is 12 feet higher. The belt makes a 60 degree angle with the ground. How far do the supplies travel from one end of the conveyor belt to the other? Round your answer to the nearest foot.
a. 21 feet
b. 7 feet
c. 14 feet***
d. 17 feet
1. A conveyor belt carries supplies from the first floor to the second floor which is 12 feet higher. The belt makes a 60 degree angle with the ground. How far do the supplies travel from one end of the conveyor belt to the other? Round your answer to the nearest foot.
a. 21 feet
b. 7 feet
c. 14 feet***
d. 17 feet
Answers
Answered by
Steve
You are correct. Draw a diagram, and if the belt's length is x, then
12/x = sin60°
12/x = sin60°