Question 21
TrigonometryKweku walked 8 m up a slope and was 3 m above the ground. If he walks 12 m further up the slope, how far above the ground will he be?
- A.4.5 m
- B.6.0 m
- C.7.5 m
- D.9.0 m
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (7.5 m)
Explanation
Height is proportional to distance along the slope: 3/8 × 20 = 7.5 m.