okay I'm checking someone else's work to help me study so I compare what I've gotten to hers.
her work:
y = 200/tan(16.3)
y = 683.95

my work:
y = 200/tan(16.3)
y = 297.393574318

I don't understand what i'm doing wrong... i punched it into the calculator...

Question

okay I'm checking someone else's work to help me study so I compare what I've gotten to hers. 
her work:
y = 200/tan(16.3)
y = 683.95

my work:
y = 200/tan(16.3)
y = 297.393574318

I don't understand what i'm doing wrong... i punched it into the calculator...

sloppycanada · Answer

Ah, check the form tthat your calculator is on. You seem to have your calculator on the RAD form, and you want the Degree form.

campbell_st · Answer

I'd say your friend is correct.... just check your calculator is set for degrees and not radians or gariants

helpjebal · Answer

Oh Bless you both!!! thank you so much!!! I got the same answer now :)