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JAMB Mathematics 2015 Objective — Question 29

Question 29 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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In a right angled triangle, if tanθ = 3/4. What is cosθ − sinθ?

  • A. 4/5
  • B. 1/5Correct
  • C. 2/5
  • D. 3/5

Explanation

Opposite=3, Adjacent=4, Hypotenuse=5. cosθ−sinθ = 4/5−3/5 = 1/5.

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