Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Right-angled triangles

Right-angled triangles — practice question

A right-angled triangle is shown. The vertical side has length 18.4 cm. One angle is 52^{\circ}. The base is labelled $y$ cm. The diagram is marked NOT TO SCALE.
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Calculate $y$.

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