SOLUTION: A ramp at a loading dock is placed so that the end of the ramp is 42 ft from the base of the dock and the angle of elevation of the dock is 35 degrees. How long is the ramp. Round
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Question 282248: A ramp at a loading dock is placed so that the end of the ramp is 42 ft from the base of the dock and the angle of elevation of the dock is 35 degrees. How long is the ramp. Round to the nearest tenth. Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Length = 42
Angle = 35 degrees
Let R = ramp
We need to find the hypotenuse using the following trig function.
cos35 = 42/x
Solve for x.
Can you do it now?
