Change in altitude for a car on a 3.1-degree incline over 2.90 km

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I am just starting my physics course and am very lost as to how to solve this problem.
Please help...

Homework Statement



A certain mountain road is inclined 3.1 degrees with respect to the horizon. What is the change in altitude of the car as a result of it traveking 2.90 km along the road?



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