The smallest angle of inclined desk at which a book begins to slide off the desk is 15∘ relative to the horizontal.

The question appears to be incomplete.
I assume that we are to find the coefficient of static friction, μ, between the desk and the book.

Refer to the diagram shown below.
m = the mass of the book
mg = the weight of the book (g = acceleration due to gravity)

N = the normal reaction, which is equal to
N = mg cos(12°)

R =  the frictional force that opposes the sliding down of the book. It is
R = μN = μmg cos(12°)

F =  the component of the weight acting down the incline. It is
F = mg sin(12°)

Because the book is in static equilibrium (by not sliding down the plane), therefore
F = R
mg sin(12°) = μmg cos(12°)


Therefore, the static coefficient of friction is
μ = tan(12) = 0.213

  μ = 0.21 (nearest tenth)

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