a) A ramp is built to help people enter a building. The start of the ramp is \( 2,4 \mathrm{~m} \) from the base of the building. The ramp has a height of \( 25 \mathrm{~cm} \). Calculate the size of angle \( y \). (3 marks)
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The ramp forms the hypotenuse, the height of the ramp is the opposite side to angle \( y \), and the distance from the base of the building to the start of the ramp is the adjacent side to angle \( y \). Show more…
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