WAEC Further Mathematics 2023 Question 25

Question 25

Trigonometry

Solve 6 sin 2θ tan θ = 4, where 0° < θ < 90°.

  1. A.35.26°
  2. B.30.00°
  3. C.19.47°
  4. D.18.43°
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (35.26°)

Explanation

sin 2θ tan θ = 2 sin θ cos θ × sin θ/cos θ = 2sin²θ. So 12 sin²θ = 4, sin θ = 1/√3 and θ ≈ 35.26°.