Answer:
Jim is 12.87 meters away from the shark.
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given that,
Distance between Jim and Tara = 20 meters.
The angle of depression of the shark from Jim and Tara is 47° and 40° respectively as shown in the figure below.
So, the third angle of the triangle formed is given by,
47° + 40° + ∠S = 180°
i.e. ∠S = 180° - 87°
i.e. ∠S =93°
So, now using the sine ratio formula, we have,
i.e.
i.e.
i.e. x = 12.87 meters
Thus, Jim is 12.87 meters away from the shark.
