Question

A ramp is 17 feet long, rises 8 feet above the floor, and covers a horizontal distance of 15 feet, as shown in the figure. The ratio of to is equal to tan B. NextReset

Answer 1

The ratio of sin b to cos b is equal to tan B.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Given the dimensions of the ramp, tangent of the figure will be given by:
tan theta=[opposite]/[adjacent]
opposite=rise=8 feet
adjacent=15 ft
hypotenuse=length of the ramp=17 ft
thus;
tan theta=8/15