Question

In Abc , the measure of ZC=90°, CB = 77, AC = 36, and BA = 85. What is the valueof the tangent of ZA to the nearest hundredth?

Answer 1

For this question we will use the following diagram:

From the diagram, we notice that the triangle ABC is a right triangle, therefore:

$\tan A=\frac{77}{36}\text{.}$

Answer:

$\tan A=2.14.$