Use a Calculator to Solve for X in the Given $\cos \theta = 0.3971,0 ^ { \circ } \leq \theta \leq 90 ^ { \circ }$

question 248

Multiple Choice

Use a calculator to solve for x in the given interval
- $\cos \theta = 0.3971,0 ^ { \circ } \leq \theta \leq 90 ^ { \circ }$

• A) \(23.40 ^ { \circ }\)
• B) \(- 23.40 ^ { \circ }\)
• C) \(21.66 ^ { \circ }\)
• D) \(66.60 ^ { \circ }\)

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Pension Expense

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Expected Return

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