Question

Find the value of a in the diagram of the right triangle. Round to the nearest tenth.

A. 21.6 in.

B. 24.2 in.

C. 5.0 in.

D. 12.3 in.

I answered 21.6 but that was wrong. Can someone please explain?

Answer 1

I can't see the triangle.

Answer 2

Here's the triangle

Answer 3

11/sin27 is how you arrive at the solution. Check your calculator to make sure you're in degree mode.

Answer 4

so 24.2