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Answer:

∠ A ≈ 32°

Explanation:

using the tangent ratio in the right triangle

tanA =
(opposite)/(adjacent) =
(BC)/(AB) =
(5)/(8) , then

∠ A =
tan^(-1) (
(5)/(8) ) ≈ 32° ( to the nearest degree )

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