Trigonometry, SMB-029

Find the value of `theta`, correct to the nearest minute. (2 marks)

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`61^@ 56^{′}`

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`tan theta`	`=15/8`
`theta`	`=tan^{-1}(15/8)`
	`=61.927…`
	`=61^@55^{′}39^{″}`
	`=61^@ 56^{′}`

NOTE: Seconds > 30 round up to the higher minute.