WAEC Mathematics 1988 Question 15

Question 15

Trigonometry

If sin θ = 3/5 find tan θ for 0 < θ < 90°.

  1. A.4/5
  2. B.3/4
  3. C.5/8
  4. D.1/2
  5. E.3/8
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Answer: B (3/4)

Explanation

Opposite = 3, hypotenuse = 5, so adjacent = √(25 − 9) = 4 and tan θ = 3/4.