Chapter 8.4, Problem 3CCYP

To determine

The value of x and y.

Answer to Problem 3CCYP

  $\begin{array}{l}x=56.29\\ y=65\end{array}$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  

Calculation:

The value of x will be:

  $\begin{array}{l}\tan 60°=\frac{P}{B}\\ \tan 60°=\frac{x}{32.5}\\ x=32.5\left(1.732\right)\\ x=56.29\end{array}$

The value of y will be:

  $\begin{array}{l}\cos 60°=\frac{B}{H}\\ \cos 60°=\frac{32.5}{y}\\ y=\frac{32.5}{0.5}\\ y=65\end{array}$