A park in a subdivision has a triangular shape. Two adjacent sides of the park are 533 feet and 525 feet. The angle between the sides is 53°. Find the area of the park to the nearest square foot.

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shadyykatie · Answer

@jim_thompson5910 @whpalmer4 @mathmale

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

You can use the formula

Area = (1/2)*b*c*sin(A)

where

b,c are two sides and angle A is between the two sides

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

in this case

b = 533
c = 525
A = 53 degrees