Question

In the triangle below, what is the length of the side opposite the 30 degree angle?

Answer 1

A. 3/2

Explanation:

To find the lenght of the side opposing the 30° angle, you need to use trigonometry, since it's a right-angled triangle. You have your 30° angle and you have the side beside : therefore, you can use the sine :

sin(30) x 3 = ?

0,5 x 3 = ?

1,5 = ?

1,5 = 3/2