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Calculate, correct to three significant figures, the length AB in the diagram above.

Calculate, correct to three significant figures, the length AB in the diagram above.
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  • A 36.4 cm
  • B 36.1 cm
  • C 36.2 cm
  • D 36.3 cm
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
\(\frac {\sin A}{a} = \frac {\sin B}{b} = \frac {\sin C}{c}\)

\(\implies \frac {\sin 82^0}{43.2} = \frac {\sin 56^0}{AB}\)

\(\implies AB \times \sin 82^0 = 43.2 \times \sin 56^0\)

\(\therefore AB = \frac {43.2 \times \sin 56^0}{\sin 82^0}\) = 36.2cm (to 3 s.f)

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