Let x be the distance between the fire and the hunter.
Using trigonometry, we know that tan(30⁰) = 18 / x.
Therefore, x = 18 / tan(30⁰).
Using a scientific calculator, tan(30⁰) is approximately 0.5774.
Thus, x = 18 / 0.5774 = 31.1632.
Rounded to 2 significant figures, the distance between the fire and the hunter is 31 m.
A hunter on top of a tower sees a fire at an angle of depression of 30⁰. The height of the tower is 18m. What is the distance between the fire and the hunter. Round of your answer to 2SF
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