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WAEC Mathematics 2017 Objective — Question 26

Question 26 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Given that cos30°=sin60°=√3/2 and sin30°=cos60°=1/2, evaluate (tan60°-1)/(1-tan30°)

  • A. A. √3-2
  • B. B. 2-√3
  • C. C. √3Correct
  • D. D. -2

Explanation

tan60°=√3, tan30°=1/√3. (√3-1)/(1-1/√3) = (√3-1)/((√3-1)/√3) = √3.

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