Question

In ΔPQR, the measure of ∠R=90°, the measure of ∠P=26°, and PQ = 8.5 feet. Find the length of QR to the nearest tenth of a foot.

Answer 1

3.7feet

Step-by-step explanations

Using the sin rule

A/sin a = B/sin b

Let A = PQ = 8.5feet

B = QR = x feet

a = R = 90°

b = P = 26°

Substitute the values into the Sin rule

8.5/sin90 = x/sin26

8.5×sin 26 = x × sin 90

8.5×0.4383 = x× 1

3.7255 = x

Hence the length of QR to the nearest tenth 3.7feet