SOLUTION: An escalator in the subway system of St.Petersburg,Russia has a vertical rise of 195ft 9.5 in and rises at an angle of 10.4 degrees.how long is the escalator?

Question 191207: An escalator in the subway system of St.Petersburg,Russia has a vertical rise of 195ft 9.5 in and rises at an angle of 10.4 degrees.how long is the escalator?
Answer by jojo14344(1513) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The problem forms a Right Triangle isn't it?

*Take note:
195ft and

By Trigo Function:

Or, 1,084ft and =7.2 inches

Thank you,
Jojo
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