Question

In ΔBCD, the measure of ∠D=90°, the measure of ∠B=71°, and DB = 67 feet. Find the length of BC to the nearest tenth of a foot.

Answer 1

in triangle BCD

relationship between base and hypotenuse is given by cos angle

cos 71=b/h

cos71=BD/BC

cos71=67/x

x=67/cos71=205.8ft.

the length of BC to the nearest tenth of a foot is 206ft.

Answer 2

Answer: Side BC would be 205.7ft

Explanation: