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5 March, 05:25

The angle of depression from the basketball hoop to Claire's eyes is 9.2degrees. The vertical distance from the ground to Claire's eyes is 5.6 feet. Using the diagram, find the height of the basketball hoop to the nearest tenth.

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  1. 5 March, 06:32
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    Using Trigonometric ratios concept: SOH CAH TOA

    Tangent of theta = Opposite/Adjacent.

    where theta is the angle.

    Given:

    Theta = 30⁰

    Opposite = 2.5 meters.

    Substituting the values:

    Tan theta = 2.5/Adjacent

    Tan 30⁰ = 2.5/Adjacent

    Adjacent = 4.33 meters
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