Solve. Use the fact that the radius of the Earth is 3960 miles and 1 mile = 5280 feet.A guard tower at a state prison stands 110 feet tall. How far can a guard see from the top of the tower? Round to the nearest tenth of a mile.

A. 18.2 mi
B. 12.8 mi
C. 939.8 mi
D. 5,600.3 mi


Answer: B

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