Problem Solving 11. If a guy wire for a tree is 8 m long, making a 40° angle with the ground, how far is the base of the tree from the stake anchoring the 8 m wire? 40

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11.
If a guy wire for a tree is 8 m long, making a 40° angle with the
ground, how far is the base of the tree from the stake anchoring the
8 m
wire?
40
12. The entrance of an indoor parking space is 1 m above the
ground level. A ramp from the ground level is to be built.
If the angle of elevation from the base of the ramp to its
top is to be 10°, how long should the
ramp
be?
1m
10
Transcribed Image Text:Problem Solving 11. If a guy wire for a tree is 8 m long, making a 40° angle with the ground, how far is the base of the tree from the stake anchoring the 8 m wire? 40 12. The entrance of an indoor parking space is 1 m above the ground level. A ramp from the ground level is to be built. If the angle of elevation from the base of the ramp to its top is to be 10°, how long should the ramp be? 1m 10
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