From a hot-air balloon at an altitude of 600 feet, the angle of depression to a parked car on the ground is 22°. To the nearest foot, what is the horizontal distance from the balloon to the car? (tan 22° ≈ 0.404)
A242 feet
B1485 feet
C1622 feet
D600 feet
Explanation
The 600 ft altitude is opposite the 22° angle (angle of depression equals the angle of elevation from the car). Horizontal distance is adjacent. tan 22° = 600 / distance, so distance = 600 / 0.404 ≈ 1485 ft. Choice A multiplies instead of dividing (600 × 0.404). C uses sin instead of tan.
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