Question

To the nearest hundredth,what is the value of x ?

A)36.08
B)41.51
C)47.81
D)72.88

Answer 1

To solve, you have to use the Cosine of 41°. This is Adjacent side over Hypotenuse. Plug in the known side length and solve for x
Tan 41° = x / 55
x = Tan 41° · 55
x = 47.81 units

This would make the correct answer C. 47.81.

Hope this helps. Good luck! :)