Solve the Triangle Using the Labels as Shown in the Illustration

question 54

Multiple Choice

Solve the triangle using the labels as shown in the illustration (round lengths of sides to three significant digits and angles to the nearest tenth of a degree) . $$\angle C = 53.3$$ °, c = 127 cm, b = 147 cm

• A) a = 135 cm, \(\angle A = 58.6\) ° , \(\angle B = 87.3\) °
• B) a = 135 cm, \(\angle A = 58.6\) °, \(\angle B = 68.1\) °
• C) a = 135 cm, \(\angle A = 39.4\) °, \(\angle B = 87.3\) °
• D) a = 127 cm, \(\angle A = 58.6\) °, \(\angle B = 68.1\) °
• E) a = 127 cm, \(\angle A = 39.4\) °, \(\angle B = 87.3\) °

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