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To find the horizontal distance the plane has flown, we can use the tangent function.
tan(15°) = opp/adj
tan(15°) = 250/x
Solving for x, we get:
x = 250/tan(15°)
x ≈ 953 feet
Therefore, the horizontal distance the plane has flown is approximately 953 feet.