The figure shows a walkway with a handrail. Angle α is the angle between the walkway and the horizontal, while angle β is the angle between the vertical posts of the handrail and the walkway. Assume that the vertical posts are perpendicular to the horizontal. Find α if β = 52°.
A)α = 57°
B)α = 123 °
C)α = 38 °
D)α = 128 °
E)α = 52 °

Question

The figure shows a walkway with a handrail. Angle α  is the angle between the walkway and the horizontal, while angle  β  is the angle between the vertical posts of the handrail and the walkway. Assume that the vertical posts are perpendicular to the horizontal.  Find α  if β = 52°.
A)α = 57° 
B)α = 123 ° 
C)α = 38 ° 
D)α = 128 ° 
E)α = 52 °

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The Answer is C

The Figure Shows a Walkway with a Handrail