JAMB Mathematics 1989 Question 37

Question 37

Triangles and Quadrilaterals

In XYZ, Ŷ = Ẑ = 30° and XZ = 3cm. Find YZ.

  1. A.√3/2 cm
  2. B.3√3/2 cm
  3. C.3√3cm
  4. D.2√3cm
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Answer: C (3√3cm)

Explanation

Angle X = 120°. By the sine rule YZ/sin 120° = 3/sin 30°, so YZ = 3 × (√3/2) ÷ ½ = 3√3cm.