SOLUTION: If the cos of an angle is .75, what is the csc? and also, Building 1 Angle 71º Distance 20 meters i have to find the height of the building, been stuck on this for a while now s

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Question 209922: If the cos of an angle is .75, what is the csc?
and also,
Building 1 Angle 71º Distance 20 meters
i have to find the height of the building, been stuck on this for a while now so i am trying to see if this helps thanks :)
Answer by nyc_function(2626) About Me  (Show Source):
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............20 meters
Use the trig function tangent = opposite side/adjacent side
Let h = height of building
tan71 = h/20
tan71(20) = h
58.1 = h
The building is about 58.1 meters.