This problem will prepare you for the Concept Connection on page 568. The pilot of a

Chapter 8, Problem 27

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This problem will prepare you for the Concept Connection on page 568. The pilot of a rescue helicopter is flying over the ocean at an altitude of 1250 ft.The pilot sees a life raft at an angle of depression of 31. a. What is the horizontal distance from the helicopter to the life raft, roundedto the nearest foot? b. The helicopter travels at 150 ft/s. To the nearest second, how long will ittake until the helicopter is directly over the raft?

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