Question

For a ramp with an angle of elevation of 14 degrees and a height of 2.5 feet, how long is the distance of
the ramp? Round your answer to the nearest whole number. In order to earn full credit show all your
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Answer 1

Let the ramp length be the hypotenuse h. Using sine for the 14° angle:

sin(14°) = opposite/hypotenuse = 2.5 / h

Solve for h:
h = 2.5 / sin(14°)

Compute:
sin(14°) ≈ 0.24192
h ≈ 2.5 / 0.24192 ≈ 10.33 feet

Rounded to the nearest whole number: 10 feet.