Question

Find the distance from point B to point C.
Enter as a decimal rounded to the nearest tenth.
66°
5 mi
B
BC = [?] mi

Answer 1

Answer:

BC = 11.2 mi.

Step-by-step explanation:

Tan 66 = $\frac{opposite }{adjacent}$

2.246 = $\frac{BC}{5}$

=> BC = 5 × 2.246

=> BC = 11.2 mi.