SOLUTION: A tipping platform is a ramp used to unload trucks. How high is the end of an 80 foot ramp when it is tipped by a 30 degree angle?

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Question 181616: A tipping platform is a ramp used to unload trucks. How high is the end of an 80 foot ramp when it is tipped by a 30 degree angle?
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, Mathtut:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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In a 30-60-90 right triangle, the side opposite the 30 degree angle is one-half the measure of the hypotenuse.


John

Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sin 30=x/80
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1/2=x/80
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2x=80
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highlight%28x=40%29feet