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4 April, 12:43

If a staircase rises 52° from the ground and a vertical distance of 12 yards. How much horizontal distance does the staircase cover? Round to the nearest tenth.

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  1. 4 April, 13:08
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    The horizontal distance will be found using the formula:

    tan θ = opposite/adjacent

    given that θ=52°

    opposite = 12 yards

    adjacent=x

    hence

    tan 52=12/x

    x=12/tan 52

    x=9.3754

    the height is 9.375 yards
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