WAEC Mathematics 2014 Question 33

Question 33

Trigonometry

Given that cos x = 12/13, evaluate (1 − tan x)/tan x.

  1. A.5/13
  2. B.5/7
  3. C.7/5
  4. D.13/5
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (7/5)

Explanation

tan x = 5/12, so (1 − 5/12)/(5/12) = (7/12) × (12/5) = 7/5.