Answer:
108 feet
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve this problem you can use the sine identity where the sine of the angle is equal to the opposite side divided by the hypotenuse.
So:
sin 60° = x/125
sin 60° being the angle of elevation
x representing the height (opposite side)
125 representing the length of the hypotenuse (string)
Multiply both sides by 125 to obtain x.
125 sin 60° = x
x = 108.2531755 feet
For simplicity's sake, we can round that value to the nearest whole number which is 108 feet.
Thus, the kite would be 108 feet higher than the reel.
