Ratios
A ratio is a comparison between two numbers of the same kind. It represents how many times one number contains another. It also represents how small or large one number is compared to the other.
Trigonometric Ratios
Trigonometric ratios give values of trigonometric functions. It always deals with triangles that have one angle measuring 90 degrees. These triangles are right-angled. We take the ratio of sides of these triangles.
A 38 ft ladder leans against a building so that the angle between the ground and ladder is 82. How high does the ladder reach on the building?
Given:
A 38 ft ladder leans against a building so that the angle between the ground and ladder is 82
To determine:
Height of the ladder on the building i.e AC
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