Question

select the correct answer.
jane walked 5.00 meters on a road that inclines 13.0 degrees. how much distance did she cover horizontally?

a. 0.50 meters
b. 1.12 meters
c. 4.87 meters
d. 5.00 meters

Explanation:

Step1: Identify hypotenuse and angle

Hypotenuse = 5.00 m, angle = 13.0°

Step2: Apply cosine formula

Horizontal distance = 5.00 * cos(13°)

Step3: Calculate the result

cos(13°) ≈ 0.9744, so 5.00 * 0.9744 ≈ 4.87 m

Answer:

C. 4.87 meters