Question 1089747
in a right triangle the cosine is defined as the adjacent side divided by the hypotenuse
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in a right triangle the sine is defined as the opposite side divided by the hypotenuse
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Part A
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cos(30) = x / 16
x = cos(30) * 16 = 13.86 inches
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cos(45) = y / 12
y = cos(45) * 12 =  8.49 inches
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Jane's ramp has a horizontal distance of 13.86 inches
Mark's ramp has a horizontal distance of 8.49 inches
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Part B
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sin(30) = x / 16
x = sin(30) * 16 = 8 inches
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sin(45) = y / 12
y = sin(45) * 12 = 8.49 inches
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Mark's car is launches from the highest point(8.49 inches)
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