Question

Given that x = 9.5 m and θ = 37°, work out AB rounded to 3 SF.

Answer 1

The answer for y is

12.607m to 3SF

Explanation:

tan0=x/AB

let AB be y

tan37°=9.5/y

tan37y=9.5

divide both sides by tan37

tan37y/tan37=9.5/tan37

y=12.607m to 3 significant figures