Trigonometry, SMB-030

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

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`54^@ 28^{′}`

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`tan theta`	`=7/5`
`theta`	`=tan^{-1}(7/5)`
	`=54.462…`
	`=54^@ 27^{′}44^{″}`
	`=54^@ 28^{′}`

NOTE: Seconds > 30 are rounded up to the higher minute.