I wish to convert a number to a degree using the Tan function
the example given is
opposite side of triangle 333/ adjacent side 769
equals .43
TAN(0.43) = 23.27degrees
I tried it on a calculator -- no good
so I tried it in Excel -- same -- I got .458621
but not in degrees. ( I thought TAN gave degrees ? )
I'm mathematically challenged as it's a long time since I was at school
could some kind person show me the way please
thanks Keith
the example given is
opposite side of triangle 333/ adjacent side 769
equals .43
TAN(0.43) = 23.27degrees
I tried it on a calculator -- no good
so I tried it in Excel -- same -- I got .458621
but not in degrees. ( I thought TAN gave degrees ? )
I'm mathematically challenged as it's a long time since I was at school
could some kind person show me the way please
thanks Keith