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  • 24-07-2018
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create an example of a real-world problem that could be solved using a trigonometric function.

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Problem:


The horizontal length of a ramp for people with disabilities is 5 meters. The angle of inclination between the base of the ramp and the surface through which people with disabilities pass is 10 degrees.

Find the length of the ramp.


Solution:

The length of the ramp can be found using the cosine function.

From here, you find the following relationship:

cosine (10) = 5 / L

From here, you clear the length of the ramp.

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