Solve the problem.
-The chairlift at a ski resort has a vertical rise of 2600 feet. If the length of the ride is 1.2 miles, what is the average angle of inclination of the lift (to the nearest tenth of a degree)?
A) 18.2°
B) 24.2°
C) 27.2°
D) 21.2°

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the angle of inclination, use the sine function: sin(θ) = opposite/hypotenuse. Convert 1.2 miles to feet (1.2 miles = 6336 feet). Then, sin(θ) = 2600/6336. Solving for θ gives approximately 24.2°.

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