SOLUTION: If a ramp starts at ground level 156 ft from the base of the platform and the angle of elevation is 20 degrees how long is the ramp?
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Question 237013: If a ramp starts at ground level 156 ft from the base of the platform and the angle of elevation is 20 degrees how long is the ramp? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! If a ramp starts at ground level 156 ft from the base of the platform and the angle of elevation is 20 degrees how long is the ramp?
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Draw the picture.
You have a right triangle and you need to find the hypotenuse.
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cos(20) = base/hypotenuse
hypo = base/(cos(20))
hypo = 156/cos(20)
hypo = 166.01 ft
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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