Question

Find the length of AC on this triangle

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

Using the tangent ratio in the right triangle

tan12° =
`(opposite)/(adjacent)` =
`(AC)/(BC)` =
`(AC)/(44)` ( multiply both sides by 44 )

44 × tan12° = AC , then

AC ≈ 9.35 ( to 2 dec. places )