Question

What is the value of x to the nearest tenth?

2.8


1.6


0.4

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

Since the triangle is right use the tangent ratio to find x

tan37° =
`(opposite)/(adjacent)` =
`(x)/(2.1)`

multiply both sides by 2.1

x = 2.1 × tan37° = 1.6 ( nearest tenth )