The Figure Shows a Walkway with a Handrail

question 132

Multiple Choice

The figure shows a walkway with a handrail. Angle α  is the angle between the walkway and the horizontal, while angle  β  is the angle between the vertical posts of the handrail and the walkway. Assume that the vertical posts are perpendicular to the horizontal. Find α  if β = 52°.

• A)α = 57°
• B)α = 123 °
• C)α = 38 °
• D)α = 128 °
• E)α = 52 °

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