Chapter 8.4, Problem 46PPS

To determine

The angle made by the backpack with the floor.

Answer to Problem 46PPS

  $x=53°$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The given angle is:

Calculation:

Let x be the measure of the angle formed.

  $\begin{array}{l}\sin x=\frac{3}{3\frac{3}{4}}\\ x={\sin }^{-1}\frac{4}{5}\\ x=53°\end{array}$