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Published on: August 14, 2026
A kite is 100 ft. high and there are 260 ft. of cord out. If the kite is moving horizontally at rate of 
miles per hour directly away from the person who is flying it; how fast is the cord being paid out ?
A
miles/hour
B
6 miles/hour
C
miles/hour
D
3 miles/hour
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
x 2 + h 2 = y 2 
= 
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