An observer (O) spots a bird flying at a 42° angle from a line drawn horizontal to its nest. If the distance from the observer (O) to the bird (B) is 17,000 ft., how far is the bird (B) from its nest (N)? Round to the nearest whole number. (4 points)


A right triangle B N O is shown with angle B marked 42 degrees, side B N marked x and side B O marked 17000 feet.


a

11,375 feet


b

12,633 feet


c

14,862 feet


d

15,307 feet