
In the triangle shown, what is the value of ?
Explanation
Answer: B)
Context: Right triangle with base , angle at bottom-right, and vertical side opposite the angle.
Answer: , so .
Why: This is a 30-60-90 triangle. The side opposite is the short leg, found via .
Traps: A) — drops . C) — that's the long leg (opposite ). D) — that's the hypotenuse ().