Solve the Problem $39 ^ { \circ }$ To the Horizontal From

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Unless stated otherwise, assume that the projectile flight is ideal, that the launch angle is measured from the horizontal, and that the projectile is launched from the origin over a horizontal surface
-An athlete puts a 16-lb shot at an angle of $39 ^ { \circ }$ to the horizontal from $6.1 \mathrm { ft }$ above the ground at an initial speed of $47 \mathrm { ft } / \mathrm { sec }$ . How far forward does the shot travel before it hits the ground? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

A) 2 ft
B) 74.4 ft
C) 227.8 ft
D) 6.8 ft