To Find the Distance Across a River a Surveyor Chooses $A$

question 110

Multiple Choice

To find the distance across a river a surveyor chooses points $A$ and $B$ , $50$ M apart and a reference point $C$ On the opposite side of theriver. Approximate the distance, $b$ , between $A$ And $C$ Given that $\angle\mathrm { A } = 54 ^ { \circ }$ And $\angle B = 77 ^ { \circ }$

• A) \(54.6 \mathrm {~m}\)
• B) \(77.6 \mathrm {~m}\)
• C) \(64.6 \mathrm {~m}\)
• D) \(45.6 \mathrm {~m}\)
• E) \(85.6 \mathrm {~m}\)

---

Definitions:

Dividend

A payment made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually as a distribution of profits.

Nominal Rate of Interest

The rate of interest before adjustment for inflation, reflecting the rate at which money will grow over time without considering the purchasing power of that money.

Real Rate of Interest

The interest rate adjusted for inflation, reflecting the true cost of borrowing and the real yield to lenders or investors.

Inflation Rate

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, purchasing power is falling over time.