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In triangle ABC, A=40°, B=60° and a=10. Find side b.

  1. 7.42
  2. 8.79
  3. 13.47
  4. 6.53

Answer

C. 13.47

Solution

By the law of sines, b=a B/ A=10 60°/ 40°=13.47.

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