Problem: If the area of β³ABC is 64 square inches and the geometric mean (mean proportional) between sides AB and AC is 12 inches, then sinA is equal to
Answer Choices:
A. 23ββ
B. 53β
C. 54β
D. 98β
E. 1715β
Solution:
The area of β³ABC (See figure) is 64=21βABβ ACsinA.