Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Right-angled triangles

Right-angled triangles — practice question

The figure depicts a right-angled triangle. Its base is $74\text{ cm}$, its vertical height is $46\text{ cm}$, and the angle on the left is marked $y$. The figure is not drawn to scale.
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Show that angle $y$ is $31.9^\circ$, correct to $1$ decimal place.

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