Post-UTME Mathematics 2012 Objective — Question 4
Question 4 of 11 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Mathematics 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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If sin(theta)=15/17, where theta is acute, find tan(theta)
- A. 17/15
- B. 8/17
- C. 8/15
- D. 15/8Correct
Explanation
With sin=15/17, the adjacent side (using a 8-15-17 right triangle) is 8, so cos=8/17, and tan=15/8.
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