Assume a clear day and flat terrain in the nearby region. How far could you see, in miles, from the top of this building whose height is given?

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On Earth, the distance to the horizon is given by , where d is in miles to the horizon and h is in feet above sea level. Please round your answer to the nearest tenth.



A) 44.1 miles

B) 37.8 miles

C) 35.8 miles

D) 39.4 miles

E) 47.4 miles


C) 35.8 miles

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