Solve the problem.A formula for calculating the distance, d, that can be seen from an airplane to the horizon is  where x is the altitude of the plane in feet. Find d when the altitude is 21,710 feet. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

A. 179.76 feet
B. 279.76 feet
C. 13,243.1 feet
D. 148.56 feet


Answer: A

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