Answer
Find out the how many boxes of paper can the forklift move at one time .
To proof
Let us assume that the number of boxes be x.
As given
A forklift can carry up to 2500 pounds.
You want to move boxes of paper which each weigh 140 pounds.
The paper boxes are supported on one pallet which weighs 50 pounds.
Than the equation is become in the form
140x +50 ≥ 2500
140x ≥ 2500 - 50
140x ≥ 2450
x ≥ 17.5
Therefore the 18 boxes of paper can the forklift move at one time .
Hence proved
I have attached a diagram of the triangle described.
We can use any of the trigonometric functions to find angle x. Remember, SOH CAH TOA. And since we're finding the angle, we'll need to use an inverse trigonometric function. For this problem, I'll be using the sine function.
sin(x) = 84 / 85
x = sin^-1(84/85)
x = 81.2026 degrees (feel free to round to however many places you need)
Hope this helps!! :)
Hello from MrBillDoesMath!
Answer:
4/sin(80)
which is approximately 4.06
Discussion:
From the triangle, not drawn too accurately (see attachment)
sin(80) = side opposite /hypotenuse =>
sin (80) = 4/c => multiply both sides by "c"
c sin(80) = 4/c * c =>
c sin(80) = 4 => divide both sides by sin(80)
c = 4/sin(80)
and 4/sin(80) is approximately 4.06
Thank you,
MrB
