Answer:
101.58 in
Step-by-step explanation:
The ramp r is the hypotenuse of a right triangle with the ground and 28 in height being the legs.
The angle of elevation 16° is the angle inside the triangle opposite the 28 in height.
Using the sine ratio in the right triangle, then
sin16° = [tex]\frac{opposite}{hypotenuse}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{28}{r}[/tex] ( multiply both sides by r )
r × sin16° = 28 ( divide both sides by sin16° )
r = [tex]\frac{28}{sin16}[/tex] ≈ 101.58 in
