Using (bigtriangleup)XYZ in the figure, find XYZ

Using (bigtriangleup)XYZ in the figure, find XYZ
  • A.
    29o
  • B.
    31o
  • C.
    31o 20′
  • D.
    31o 18′
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

(frac{sin y}{3} = frac{sin 120^o}{5})
sin 120o = sin 60o
5 sin y = 3 sin 60o
sin y = (frac{3 sin 60^o}{5})
(frac{3 times 0.866}{5})
= (frac{2.598}{5})
y = sin-1 0.5196 = 30o 18′

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