Chapter 8: Q. 38 (page 516)
By using the Right angled triangle and the information given below, solve the triangle.

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Required values of the triangle are
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Chapter 8: Q. 38 (page 516)
By using the Right angled triangle and the information given below, solve the triangle.

Required values of the triangle are
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