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Which is the measure of AB
A. 10ft
B. 15ft
C. 20ft
D. 100ft

Which is the measure of AB A. 10ft B. 15ft C. 20ft D. 100ft-example-1
User Yuval Levy
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Answer:

C

Explanation:

Since ΔABC is right use the sine ratio to find AB

sin30° =
(opposite)/(hypotenuse) =
(AC)/(AB), hence

sin30° =
(10)/(AB) ( cross- multiply )

AB × sin30° = 10 ( divide both sides by sin30° )

AB =
(10)/(sin30) = 20 ft → C


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