Using the tangent ratio below:
[tex] \large \boxed{tan A = \frac{opposite}{adjacent} }[/tex]
Therefore, the tangent ratio for a right triangle is:
[tex] \large{tanA = \frac{8}{12} }[/tex]
For this part, use the arctan to find the measure of A.
[tex] \large{arctan( \frac{8}{12} ) = A} \\ \large{arctan( \frac{8}{12} ) = 33.69 \degree}[/tex]
Therefore measure of A is 33.69, round to the nearest tenth as we get 33.7 degrees.
Answer
Furthermore, the question mentions the nearest tenth, that means the b and e choice should be cleared out.
Let me know if you have any doubts regarding the trigonometric ratio.
