Question

Find the distance from point B to point A.

Enter as a decimal rounded to the nearest tenth.
A
34°
608 m
B
BA = [?] m
C

Answer 1

BA ≈ 410.1 m

Explanation:

using the tangent ratio in the right triangle

tan34° =
`(opposite)/(adjacent)` =
`(BA)/(BC)` =
`(BA)/(608)` ( multiply both sides by 608 )

608 × tan34° = BA , then

BA ≈ 410.1 m ( to the nearest tenth )