An observer (O) spots a plane (P) taking off from a local airport and flying at a 23°
angle horizontal to her line of sight and located directly above a tower (T). The
observer also notices a bird (B) circling directly above her. If the distance from the
plane (P) to the tower (T) is 5,000 ft., how far is the bird (B) from the plane (P)?
Round to the nearest whole number. (4 points)
B
O 5429 feet
O9063 feet
23°
O 11,779 feet
O 12,788 feet
X
P
5000
T