Question and Answers Forum

All Questions      Topic List

Trigonometry Questions

Previous in All Question      Next in All Question      

Previous in Trigonometry      Next in Trigonometry      

Question Number 13234 by tawa tawa last updated on 17/May/17

$$\mathrm{The}\mathrm{angle}\mathrm{of}\mathrm{elevation}\mathrm{of}\mathrm{the}\mathrm{sun}\mathrm{is}27°.\mathrm{A}\mathrm{man}\mathrm{is}180\mathrm{cm}\mathrm{tall}.\mathrm{How}\mathrm{long}\mathrm{is}$$$$\mathrm{his}\mathrm{shadow}.\mathrm{Give}\mathrm{your}\mathrm{answer}\mathrm{to}\mathrm{the}\mathrm{nearest}10\mathrm{cm}$$

Answered by b.e.h.i.8.3.4.1.7@gmail.com last updated on 17/May/17

$$\text{You can't use 'macro parameter character \#' in math mode}$$

Answered by RasheedSindhi last updated on 18/May/17

$$\tan 27°=\frac{180}{\mathrm{x}}\left[\mathrm{x}\mathrm{is}\mathrm{length}\mathrm{of}\mathrm{shadow}\right]$$$$\mathrm{x}=180/\tan 27°\approx 350\mathrm{cm}$$

Terms of Service

Privacy Policy

Contact: info@tinkutara.com