Answer:
y ≈ 18.3
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the sine ratio in the right triangle
sin41° = [tex]\frac{opposite}{hypotenuse}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{12}{y}[/tex] ( multiply both sides by y )
y × sin41° = 12 ( divide both sides by sin41° )
y = [tex]\frac{12}{sin41}[/tex] ≈ 18.3 ( to 1 dec. place )
